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The following is a list of notable jazz guitar players, including guitarists from related jazz genres such as Western swing, Latin jazz, and jazz fusion. For an article giving a short history, see jazz guitarists .
Born in Luton, England, [citation needed] White first gained fame with his distinctive guitar style as accompanist to singer/songwriter Al Stewart. He started in Stewart's band in 1975 at the age of 20, then moved to Los Angeles in 1978. During a 20-year tenure with Stewart, he co-wrote many songs, including Stewart's 1978 top-ten hit "Time ...
Interview date January 24, 2015, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Oral History Library. George Washington Benson (born March 22, 1943) [ 3] is an American jazz fusion guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He began his professional career at the age of 19 as a jazz guitarist. A former child prodigy, Benson first came to prominence in ...
Labels. Mascot Label Group. Website. matteomancuso .net. Matteo Mancuso (born 22 November 1996) is an Italian jazz and rock guitarist and composer from Palermo, Sicily. Mancuso is known for adapting a quasi-flamenco/classical right-hand technique to the electric guitar and improvised solos without the use of a pick.
In 1960, Hall also toured and recorded with Ella Fitzgerald in Europe. Hall moved to New York City around 1960 and began performing with band leaders including Lee Konitz (1960–61), Sonny Rollins (1961–62, 1964), and Art Farmer (1962–64). He formed a studio partnership with Bill Evans during this time, appearing on five albums with Evans ...
In 2016, Wong released a six-track EP as a lead artist. In 2017, he released his debut solo album, Cory Wong and The Green Screen Band. [8] His second solo album The Optimist was released in 2018 and reached number 19 on the U.S. Jazz Albums chart. [7] [13] He released a third album Motivational Music for the Syncopated Soul in 2019. [5]
Instrument. Guitar. Years active. 1982–present. Labels. Blue Note / Capitol / EMI, Arista /BMG, Mack Avenue. Website. www .stanleyjordan .com. Stanley Jordan (born July 31, 1959) [ 1] is an American jazz guitarist noted for his playing technique, which involves tapping his fingers on the fretboard of the guitar with both hands.
Musical artist. Signature. Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956), known professionally as Kenny G, is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and producer. [ 1] His 1986 album Duotones brought him commercial success. [ 1] Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records.