Tag: Jazz

New Album: “Dry Land” by Vic and Doug Jazz Duo

Dry Land album cover. The front of Dry Land Distillers at night.

The Vic and Doug Jazz Duo bring their improvisational spirit to a set of jazz standards on their debut album “Dry Land”. Recorded live at Dry Land Distillers in downtown Longmont, Colorado, this album captures the pair’s seamless musical chemistry and dynamic approach that captivates audiences across the Front Range.

Charlie Christian Centennial

Charlie Christian, born on this day (July 29th) in 1916. Listen to Kevin Whitehead’s tribute on NPR’s Fresh Air. The excellent Charlie Christian site Solo Flight returned just in time for the centennial, after a seven year hiatus. And if you’d like a tutorial on Christian’s style, check out Garry Hansen’s Charlie Christian – Legend of the Jazz Guitar, courtesy… Read more →

New Album from The Pete & Vic Duo

Pete Ehrmann and I have just released an album of our favorite swing tunes from the past seven years of gigging as The Pete & Vic Duo. Give it a listen below or find out more at Curious Automata. Read more →

The Music of Kurt Rosenwinkel

The Music of Kurt Rosenwinkel is an extensive resource with transcriptions, information about his gear, lessons and tons of other interesting stuff. Read more →