Fusion Guitar

Cult Japanese guitar hero Masayoshi Takanaka gave away his iconic surfboard guitar. Now he’s got it back for his first-ever world tour at 72 years old

By Janelle Borg published 3 March 26

Japan's jazz fusion pioneer is riding a global wave after blowing up on streaming – and he's bringing his bright red surfboard guitar along with him

Jazz virtuoso and fusion pioneer Ralph Towner dies at 85

By Janelle Borg published 19 January 26

Pianist-turned-guitarist Towner is best known for his nylon- and 12-string craftsmanship – and for being a core part of Oregon, the quartet that melded modern jazz, folk, and European and Indian classical music

Matteo Mancuso has become one of the hottest guitar talents on the planet – now he’s finally announced his first headline US tour

By Phil Weller published 11 April 25

The generational guitar player will be heading out on his first extended run of headline dates in the US and Canada this year