Jazz Guitar Life Podcast
The Jazz Guitar Life podcast features the finest Jazz Guitarists on the scene today. Jazz Guitar lives at Jazz Guitar Life.
Episodes
April 17, 2024 • 94 mins
Jazz Guitar Life "sat down" with Jon Raney, the son of the great Jazz Guitarist Jimmy Raney and younger brother of the equally wonderful Jazz Guitarist Doug Raney. Jon shares wonderful and entertaining memories about Jimmy and Doug and his thoughts and recollections are quite candid when they need to be. Even though we spent over an hour and a half in conversation, there's definitely going to be a part 2. So stay tuned for that :)
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February 1, 2024 • 67 mins
Bruce Forman and Pat Bergeson are working on a very special recording and tour to celebrate Barney Kessel and Chet Atkins 100th birthdays and are asking for our help in making this wonderful project see the light of day.
In this Jazz Guitar Life podcast, both Bruce and Pat share their respective tales of Barney and Chet, the relationship each has with their respective iconic instruments and they also share with us the "WHY" in relat...
In this Jazz Guitar Life podcast, both Bruce and Pat share their respective tales of Barney and Chet, the relationship each has with their respective iconic instruments and they also share with us the "WHY" in relat...
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January 29, 2024 • 44 mins
Jazz Guitar Life "sat down" with the wonderful educator, composer and Jazz Guitarist Dave Stryker to talk about his latest release titled Groove Street featuring his working/recording Trio along with his old friend sax legend Bob Mintzer. Suffice it to say we talk about the new recording, the recording process, the gear used, his long standing association with Bob Minzter and why it's so important to become a leader when building y...
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December 30, 2023 • 81 mins
Podcasters note: I mistakenly called this podcast, episode 18. It is in fact episode 19.
I first became aware of writer, producer and author Bill Milkowski back in the mid to late 70's, when, as a young up-and-coming rock guitar player, I started buying Guitar Player Magazine. As my pursuit shifted to Jazz Guitar, Bill's writing was right there with me in such publications as Downbeat, Jazz Times, Guitar World and other top-shelf pu...
I first became aware of writer, producer and author Bill Milkowski back in the mid to late 70's, when, as a young up-and-coming rock guitar player, I started buying Guitar Player Magazine. As my pursuit shifted to Jazz Guitar, Bill's writing was right there with me in such publications as Downbeat, Jazz Times, Guitar World and other top-shelf pu...
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November 29, 2023 • 38 mins
Back in April of 2021, before there was a podcast component to Jazz Guitar Life, I "sat" down with John Pizzarelli during the hight of the Pandemic to talk about his latest album at that time, Better Days Ahead: Solo Guitar Takes on Pat Metheny. John talked about the album, the making of the album, his relationship with Pat, his father and mother and much more. He also demonstrated certain ideas that he was working out on his guita...
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October 14, 2023 • 74 mins
I recently "sat down" with Jazz Guitarist/Educator Matt Warnock and had an enjoyable and fun chat about his early years; his association with drummer extraordinaire Billy Hart; how his latest debut album came to be and how he came to acquire a unique Jubilee Original Semi-Hollow body guitar. Plus a whole lot more!!
It’s a fun, insighful, informative and entertaining interview and is definitely worth checking out! As always, I’d love...
It’s a fun, insighful, informative and entertaining interview and is definitely worth checking out! As always, I’d love...
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August 19, 2023 • 80 mins
Jazz Guitar Life “sat down” with Film-maker, Hollywood editor and Writer Lorenzo DeStefano on the 25th Anniversary of the passing of the great Tal Farlow. Early on in his career, one of Lorenzo's first film projects was a self-produced and directed documentary on Tal titled Talmage Farlow. It was - and is - a very entertaining, insightful and most candid look into Tal's life and featured Lenny Breau, George Benson and a slew of oth...
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July 16, 2023 • 79 mins
Jazz Guitar Life "sat down" with the great Jazz Guitarist and Educator Barry Greene to talk about his having gone through open heart surgery, the pros and cons of his BG Video Lesson site, his experience playing with other guitar greats for a Pat Martino Tribute concert and so much more!
It's a fun, insighful, informative and entertaining interview and is definitely worth checking out! And for more Jazz Guitar related content includ...
It's a fun, insighful, informative and entertaining interview and is definitely worth checking out! And for more Jazz Guitar related content includ...
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May 25, 2023 • 43 mins
Jazz Guitar Life "sat down" with the wonderful Swing Jazz Guitarist John Pizzarelli to talk about his latest album Stage & Screen. We not only discuss his latest recording project but also we chat about his new Trio, his 40 years as a recording artist, his guitar collection and much more!
It's an insighful, informative and entertaining interview and is definitely worth checking out! And for more Jazz Guitar related content inclu...
It's an insighful, informative and entertaining interview and is definitely worth checking out! And for more Jazz Guitar related content inclu...
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April 26, 2023 • 70 mins
Jazz Guitar Life "sat down" with the wonderful educator, composer and Jazz Guitarist Dave Stryker to talk about his latest Trio release titled Prime. We not only discuss his latest recording project but also we touch on his tour with Steely Dan, his working with renowned educator Jamey Aebersold and there's even a Frank Zappa anecdote.
It's an insighful, informative and entertaining interview that goes deep into what it is like bein...
It's an insighful, informative and entertaining interview that goes deep into what it is like bein...
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February 24, 2023 • 82 mins
Jazz Guitar Life "sat down" with New York City Jazz Guitarist Ken Hatfield and Singer/ Trombonist Eric Hoffman to talk about their latest duo release titled Stirrings Still. We also get into how Big Tech’s Predatory Business Practices Are Hurting Musicians!
It's an extremely candid, insighful, informative and entertaining interview that goes deep into what it is like being a working professional in the Jazz Industry. Honestly, you d...
It's an extremely candid, insighful, informative and entertaining interview that goes deep into what it is like being a working professional in the Jazz Industry. Honestly, you d...
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January 22, 2023 • 116 mins
Jazz Guitar Life "sat down" with the renowned Jazz Guitarist Bobby Broom to chat about his latest release Keyed Up and his time with Sonny Rollins and Dr. John to name but a few of the many artsists he has played with over the years.
It's an extremely candid, insighful, informative and entertaining interview that goes deep into what it is like being a working professional in the Jazz Industry. Honestly, you don't want to miss it! An...
It's an extremely candid, insighful, informative and entertaining interview that goes deep into what it is like being a working professional in the Jazz Industry. Honestly, you don't want to miss it! An...
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December 22, 2022 • 59 mins
Jazz Guitar Life "sat down" with the renowned Guitarist Grant Geissman to chat about his latest release BLOOZ, his time with Chuck Mangione, his recording career as a leader and how he pursues his other interests and hobbies appart from Music. An entertaining and insighful interview if I do say so myself and be sure to stay to the end as Grant offers us a track from his BLOOZ album featuring Robben Ford :) For more Jazz Guitar rela...
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August 5, 2022 • 93 mins
Jazz Guitar Life "sat down" with the renowned Jazz Guitarist and Berklee educator John Stein to talk about his latest two CD release "Lifeline" alongside the harrowing medical condition John faced which gave rise to the two CD retrospective. An inspiring and insightful chat that offers a look into the life of a most dedicated musician and teacher. For more Jazz Guitar related content, please visit Jazz Guitar Life at www.thejazzgui...
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May 15, 2022 • 59 mins
Jazz Guitar Life "sat down" with the renowned Jazz Guitarist Royce Campbell to talk about his time with Henry Mancini, his background and his special Wes Montgomery Tribute CD featuring a wealth of players like Tal Farlow and Jimmy Raney to name but a couple. A fun and interesting chat that I hope you all enjoy. For more Jazz Guitar related content, please visit Jazz Guitar Life at www.thejazzguitarlife.com and as always, I'd love ...
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March 27, 2022 • 85 mins
Jazz Guitar Life sat down with Composer, producer, screenwriter and author David K. Israel to talk about his early association, friendship and collaboration with the late, great Pat Martino. An informative, entertaining and personal chat which gives one an insight into a world we rarely see. Visit Jazz Guitar Life at www.thejazzguitarlife.com
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February 18, 2022 • 63 mins
Jazz Guitar Life sat down with Jazz Guitarist Bruce Forman last June 2021 to talk about his acquiring Barney Kessels iconic guitar along with his discussion on how the latest album got done. An informative and entertaining read. Visit Jazz Guitar Life at www.thejazzguitarlife.com
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January 25, 2022 • 72 mins
Jazz Guitar Life sits down with Jazz Guitarist Dave Stryker to talk about his latest bucket List album release "As We Are" and other things going on in his musical life.
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January 18, 2022 • 85 mins
Jazz Guitar Life got the chance to "sit down" with Jazz Guitarist Jon Herington to talk about his latest recording project featuring a series of solo guitar arrangements, a new CD and a series of transcription books featuring these songs and more. An entertaining and insightful listen.
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November 15, 2021 • 67 mins
Jazz Guitar Life got the chance to "sit down" with Jazz Guitarist Corey Christiansen to talk about his background, new recording project and his fund raising campaign.
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