Starting Jazz Guitar? Here’s Who You Must Listen to First (Feat. Wes Montgomery)
Wes Montgomery is the clearest starting point for anyone entering jazz guitar. His melodic clarity, harmonic depth, and iconic octave style form the perfect foundation for understanding the entire lineage of jazz guitar masters.
Beyond Lineage: The 'All-Weather Virtuoso' in Modern Jazz Guitar (A Jesse van Ruller Case Study)
Are you shaped more by the explosive bebop lineage of George Benson or the soulful, blues-driven school of Grant Green? This article explores how modern masters like Jesse van Ruller transcend lineage—becoming “all-weather” guitarists with fully developed musical spectrums.