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Pat Metheny, Al Di Meola and more of the biggest names in jazz and fusion are playing in London this year
By Guitar World Staff published
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A stacked lineup of blues, jazz and fusion greats will perform across Spring and Summer in the English capital

How Al Di Meola’s heart attack led to his anti-ICE concert with Tom Morello and Bruce Springsteen
By Andrew Daly published
Aware he’s in the last quarter of his football game of life, the health alert has made Di Meola determined to make more of a difference – politically and musically

The realization that ended Jason Richardson’s obsession with music theory
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The ex-All That Remains shredder shares his journey from marking his music theory classmates’ papers to realizing that sometimes you just need to play what sounds good

Anthony Jackson, low-end legend who pioneered the concept of the modern six-string bass, dies aged 73
By Phil Weller published
Al Di Meola has led the tributes to a session icon who took the instrument to new frontiers

Kirk Hammett let Al Di Meola play his iconic Greeny – so the fusion virtuoso let him play his prized Elegant Gypsy Black Beauty
By Phil Weller published
The two guitar greats let each other have a go on their cherished Les Pauls

Jason Richardson gives his take on the timeless ‘music theory versus ear training’ debate
By Janelle Borg published
Is music theory necessary to write guitar solos that stand the test of time? All That Remains' lead guitarist weighs in...

Al Di Meola reveals why guitarists should focus on their feet to develop a great sense of rhythm
By Janelle Borg published
The fusion virtuoso discusses why the foot is key to anchoring a great sense of rhythm in any guitar player

Watch Al Di Meola play Race with Devil on Spanish Highway with Steve Vai
By Jackson Maxwell published
This intimate rehearsal clip shows the fretwork of both guitar legends up-close

Al Di Meola on why he opts to practice on an acoustic guitar – even when preparing for electric-heavy tours
By Janelle Borg published
Di Meola says a nylon guitar's response time is slower than that of an electric, which forces the player to work harder, especially when executing fast phrases
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