The instrument hasn’t always been a central player in jazz, but the best guitarists have taken up the challenge of finding their own way. Fourteen musicians and writers share their favorites. Credit..

Produced by laudable guitarist/composer Joel Harrison and the Alternative Guitar Summit, The Middle of Everywhere: Guitar Solos Vol. 1 is a compelling exploration of the intersections between jazz, ...

Guitarist/composer Nobuki Takamen was born in Hiroshima, Japan. Jazz historian Scott Yanow describes him as ''an excellent improviser in his own bop-inspired style.'' John Heidt of Vintage Guitar ...

There is a new category for the 58th annual Grammy awards, #31: Best improvised jazz solo. Nominees include the boy wunderkind Joey Alexander on “Giant Steps”, “Cherokee” from bassist Christian ...

All hail the guitar solo — one of the most indestructibly great art forms in all of modern music. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a glorious six-string explosion — a long, twisted, ...

Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music. Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music, featuring performances ...