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Frank Swart of Funkwrench Blues at home with his semi-hollow bass guitar, photographed in close-up.
Frank Swart of Funkwrench Blues has recruited Vernon Reid, Oz Noy and Mike Stern to his cosmic cause

By Joe Bosso Published

This San Francisco bass player and producer has a knack for getting top-shelf guitarists to play on his stream of Spotify masterpieces

Artists
Miles Davis, performing with guitarist Mike Stern, at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, California on September 1, 1985
How jazz guitar legend Mike Stern ended up joining Miles Davis’ band – and had a song named after him

By Matt Owen Published

Stern was playing with Billy Cobham one night in the early 1980s when Evans decided to bring along the legendary jazz trumpeter, who was in the market for a new guitar player

Guitarists
Vernon Reid
“This situation is unacceptable”: Vernon Reid has launched a campaign to give under-appreciated guitar geniuses more recognition – and it’s working wonders

By Matt Owen Published

Five influential players have been highlighted by the Living Colour guitarist – and now their online profiles have exploded

Guitarists
Steve Lukather, Joe Bonamassa, Derek Sherinian and Michael Schenker
Derek Sherinian taps Joe Bonamassa, Steve Lukather, Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, Michael Schenker and more for new album, Vortex

By Matt Owen Published

Steve Stevens, Mike Stern and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal also feature on the record, which is due July 1 via InsideOutMusic

Music Releases
Slim Gambill organized a jazz jam for COVID-19 relief
Eric Johnson, Mike Stern, Mark Lettieri and Stanley Jordan tear it up in epic 18-strong guitar jam for charity

By Richard Bienstock Published

The massive jazz guitar ensemble was organized by Lady A's Slim Gambill to benefit MusiCares COVID-19 relief

Electric Guitars
Paul Gilbert
12 mind-blowing guitarists reveal the techniques they struggled to master, and how you can improve your guitar playing faster

By Jason Sidwell Published

Joe Bonamassa, Paul Gilbert, Joe Satriani and many more share the lessons they wish they'd learned sooner

Techniques
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Mike Stern and Jeff Lorber: "Inspiration comes at weird times and you always have to be ready for it"

By James Wood Published

The two musicians talk Miles Davis, different orbits and how they created “an entertaining album with a lot of variety and different vibes”

Artists
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Mike Stern's dizzying chops are on full display on his new track with Jeff Lorber, Ha Ha Hotel

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The funky song comes from the duo's upcoming album, 'Eleven'

Music Releases
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Hitting the Pocket: The Importance of Dynamics and Grooving When Soloing

By Mike Stern Published

Awareness of one’s rhythmic pacing is among the most important aspects of ensemble guitar playing.

Lessons
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Chromatic Arpeggios and Soloing on "Out of the Blue"

By Mike Stern Published

How arpeggios combined with chromaticism can expand the scope of your solos.

Musical Tips & Advice
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