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Monthly Archives: July 2017

Anniversary of a Lost Icon: John Coltrane 50th

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Mike Crutcher

John Coltrane, the tenor saxophonist, who was considered one of the most gifted modern jazz musicians of this decade, died on this day 50 years ago at Huntington Hospital, Huntington, Long Island. He was 40 years old. Coltrane was born … Continue reading →

Posted in Guitar Lessons | Tagged avant garde, Bebop, jazz, saxophone, soul jazz | Leave a reply

Larry Carlton, Mr. 335 Live in 1984

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Mike Crutcher

For more Larry Carlton music, click the image. Larry Carlton built his career as a studio musician in the 1970s and ’80s for acts such as Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell. He has participated in thousands of recording sessions, recorded on hundreds of albums … Continue reading →

Posted in Blues/Rock innovation, Jazz innovation | Leave a reply

What’s been happening lately…

  • My answer to the eternal question: For someone who wants to learn to play guitar in order to write better music, how often should they practice, aside from taking weekly lessons? December 29, 2023
  • Brecker Dominant-Diminished Pattern for Guitar(or any instrument) June 28, 2023
  • Dominant-Diminished Lines for Guitar May 27, 2023
  • Music Learning Motivation March 9, 2023
  • The Silver Bullet November 5, 2022

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