Bill Frisell, one of the world’s most acclaimed jazz guitarists, was puzzled. At the conclusion of the first of his two Oct. 1 shows at the rebranded, reengineered and reborn New Orleans Jazz & Blues ...

Of all the music released this year, there’s one recording that doesn’t fail to hit the spot for me when it comes to twisted instrumental thrills. Drummer Ches Smith’s “Clone Row” (Otherly Love ...

Jazz guitar has always been a dynamic art form, adapting to new styles while staying rooted in tradition. From the early swing and bebop pioneers to today’s fusion innovators, guitarists have expanded ...

Each night, elite jazz guitarists shared the stage in ever-changing trios, offering audiences a rare opportunity to witness musicians interact and communicate through jazz at the highest level. The ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – While most know him as a guitarist in Testament, Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Alex Skolnick found he had hit a creative limit with heavy music in the early 2000s when he ...

The dynamic guitar trio of "New Orleans Guitar Masters," led by Jimmy Robinson, Cranston Clements and John Rankin, is scheduled to perform April 5 at the Dew Drop Jazz Hall in Old Mandeville. The trio ...