No. 304, April 2018

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On the Cover: Jazz Guitar, Then & Now special focus includes a feature on a century of the players and instruments of acoustic guitar in jazz; and five modern masters (Mimi Fox, Ron Jackson, Julian Lage, Sean McGowan, Matt Munisteri, Frank Vignola) on ways to embellish rhythm changes.

Songs:

  • Traditional - “St. Louis Blues” 
  • Eddie Lang -  “A Little Love, A Little Kiss” (Reader’s Pick)
  • Julian Lage -  “Day and Age”
  • Vintage Fiddle Tune - “New River Train” 

Features:

Once a prodigy, Julian Lage is now a powerful force in the guitar world; The Lead Guitar program brings guitar education to underserved communities; Joe Henry talks about his favorite guitar; George Lowden talks about four decades of building his distinctive guitars; Mamie Minch on commissioning the right repair for your guitar; A look at a 1932 Gibson L-10.

Lessons:

  •  Play the blues like Jimmy Page
  • Jazz Primer: Applying jazz concepts to whatever you play

Gear Reviews:

  • Martin Model America 1 and “re-imagined” D-28
  • Collings OM1 JL Julian Lage Signature
  • Gth7 Heritage yolk-style capo

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