Archive for June, 2008

Getting Through Your First Jazz Guitar Performance »

By Leon on Jun 24, 2008 in Featured, General Advice, Lessons | 5 Comments

Recently, a visitor to my site asked me the following question:
“My Instructor wants me to sit in with a group of guys at small gig. I don’t think i’m ready for this because I still make too many mistakes.  I respect your wisdom so what do you think?”
I’ve decided to answer this question publicly for [...]

George Benson plays Latin Smooth Jazz »

By Leon on Jun 2, 2008 in Featured, Popular Jazz Guitarists - Video | 0 Comments

I’m a real big fan of Latin jazz and it’s great to hear awesome jazz guitarists like George Benson play in this style. Here are a few videos showing him play 3 Latin tunes in a smooth jazz guitar style: Brazilian Stomp, Affirmation and El Mar.
1. Brazilian Stomp, a tune he recorded with Earl [...]