Tag: Guitar
Discovering the Joy of Gypsy Jazz
June 8, 2022
We swing into the heat of summer this June with the swing of hot house jazz, “jazz manouche”, today known better as gypsy jazz. Learn how the style evolved and why it is relevant today.
Gypsy jazz, where guitar is king
November 7, 2019
“Gypsy jazz is honest music,” says Andy Page, guitarist and headliner for this month’s Premiere Thursday show. “It’s accoustic qualities mean there is no hiding behind anything. It’s down to you and your bandmates.”
Bridging history and future with the blues
July 4, 2019
With 13 siblings, Mac Arnold’s family couldn’t afford to buy a guitar. He and his brother built their own out of a gas can, bits of wood, nails, and wire from a screen door. The rest is history.
The JAZZ ROOM Features the Music of Legendary Jazz Guitarist Kenny Burrell
July 13, 2018
This weekend at The JAZZ ROOM features the music of legendary jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell.