George Whitty on Overcoming Stage Fright
Fri, 07/01/2016 - 4:23pm
One topic that seems to come up fairly often in my messages and video exchanges here at ArtistWorks is our good old friend STAGE FRIGHT. It's a bit of a theme in the video exchanges, particularly, so I'm going to take a few minutes and discuss my experience with it and how I got rid of it.
One fine summer day in 1992, I had my first rehearsal with the Brecker Brothers. I'd helped them produce "Return Of The Brecker Brothers" earlier that year, and to my incredible delight, they asked me to join the band for the tour. But to my knowledge neither Mike nor Randy had heard me take a solo; I think they'd heard I could blow, but hadn't heard me much in person other than doodling around on the recording sessions. So, on this day, we set about rehearsing "Above and Below", a fast Latin burner. And we played the head, Mike Stern took an extended smoking solo, Randy took an extended smoking solo, Mike Brecker took a VERY extended smoking solo, and then everybody looked at me.
Tips for Choosing a Jazz Guitar: 5 Best Jazz Guitar Models to Consider
Wed, 06/29/2016 - 10:44am
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If you're in the market for a jazz guitar, how do you know which one is the best one for you? While it ultimately comes down to personal preference, some of the more popular models are made by Gibson, Ibanez, Fender, and Epiphone. Here are 5 classic jazz guitar models to consider:
Gibson ES-175
7 Amazing Jazz Guitar Performances
Tue, 06/21/2016 - 11:50am
It is almost impossible to speak about music objectively. Different listeners prefer different styles, and this is also applies to jazz guitar. Some people like a hard-driving bop, while others prefer a more hip swing or guitar solo that soars over a classic jazz standard. Still, there are some musicians who seem to transcend the genre and rise above the rest, regardless of the era or style. Although it can be difficult to decide which are the greatest, here are 7 jazz guitar performances that definitely stand out.
Wes Montgomery, "No Blues"
New Projects, and on the road!
Tue, 06/07/2016 - 1:19pm
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Hey, everybody! A little update on where I’m going to be and what I’m going to be up to in the next little while here, starting with a cool piece of news that makes it hard to get to sleep: I will once again be working on a CD with Herbie Hancock, doing my virtual orchestra and probably some additional noises on his forthcoming CD. This is always a BIG HUGE BUZZ for me, as someone who really cut his teeth on all Herbie’s discs from 8th grade on, it is a thrill to work with him. This one’s being produced by Kendrick Lamar’s producer Terrace Martin, so should be huge fun!
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