Alex FarranSocial Links NavigationGuitarist and Guitar TutorAlex Farran is a professional musician in the UK, who specialises in gypsy jazz, early swing, trad jazz and fingerstyle acoustic. He also teaches everything from jazz to rock and country. patreon.com/AlexFarranGuitar Latest articles by Alex Farran Bend it like B.B.: What you can learn from these 6 blues and jazz guitar greats By Alex Farran published 15 May 25 Bends, embellishments, arpeggios and more – from Charlie Christian to BB King and George Benson, how to unlock the genius of the jazz and blues icons Techniques Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM GUITARWORLD...1The Last of Us composer Gustavo Santaolalla shows off his “Guitarocko” Strat – a 1-of-1 Fender designed to mimic the ronroco 2Carol Kaye on why it is not who you are but how and what you play that defines you as a musician3Sonic Youth are now alternate tunings icons – but the band opted for them out of necessity4An unsung blues great talks influences, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, and crossing over into jazz5“This bass has plenty of cutting power, and it's versatile enough to handle just about any gig”: Cort GB-Fusion 4 review
Bend it like B.B.: What you can learn from these 6 blues and jazz guitar greats By Alex Farran published 15 May 25 Bends, embellishments, arpeggios and more – from Charlie Christian to BB King and George Benson, how to unlock the genius of the jazz and blues icons
