George Benson thrills the 1986 Montreux Jazz Festival with this scorching performance that mixes hits with guitar virtuosity.
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Jazz Reviews: Albare, ‘Albare Plays Jobim’ and John Di Martino, ‘Passion Flower: The Music of Billy Strayhorn’
Jazz guitarist Albare's tribute to Jobim and pianist John Di Martino's to Strayhorn show how homages to classic composers can bring out today's artists' creative best.
Read More »Music Review: Acoustic Jazz Guitarist Nate Najar – ‘This is Nate Najar’
A new jazz palette for the nylon-string guitar is due, and on the strength of this album it's clear Nate Najar is an avatar for just that.
Read More »Music Review: Hank Marvin – ‘Django’s Castle’
A compilation of swing jazz numbers from guitarist Hank Marvin displays the intricate detailing of his fretwork and melodic sensibilities.
Read More »Music Review: Django Reinhardt – The Essential Django Reinhardt
Two hours of classic gypsy jazz from the legendary guitarist.
Read More »Music Review: Kevin Eubanks – Zen Food
A meditative offering from Jay Leno's former bandleader.
Read More »Music Review: Fabrizio Sotti – Inner Dance
Italian guitarist Fabrizio Sotti pays tribute to mentors Wes Montgomery and Randy Brecker.
Read More »Music Review: Joe Pass – Virtuoso
Virtuoso is a sensational album of jazz guitar.
Read More »Music Review: Pat Metheny – Orchestrion
Pat Metheny creates a true solo album.
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