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I just started a new transcription series on Charlie Christian and posted 2 new videos. They are both II-V phrases, the first of which clearly exemplifies why they called it “swing”. The second phrase raises the question, “Was Christian, one of the first guitarists to play amplified, ahead of...

I just posted the 2nd Pat Martino video with downloadable notation and audio mp3 as part of the ongoing Jazz Guitarists Signature transcription series. This one is off “Roadsong” from the “Footprints” album. This is a great line to build up your be-bop chops! Check it out…I welcome your...

Hi, I just posted the 2nd Joe Pass video with downloadable notation and audio mp3 as part of the ongoing Jazz Guitarists Signature transcription series. This one is off “Satin Doll” from the “Portraits of Duke Ellington” album. Check it out…I welcome your comments...