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Welcome to the Jazz Guitar Page

The Music Library's jazz guitar page is here to assist you in finding interesting information about the history of jazz guitar and how to play it.

Featured Video

Wes Montgomery, one of the greatest guitarists of all time, playing the standard "Round Midnight"

Featured Recordings in the Music Library

The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery by Wes Montgomery
Call Number: CD-141
Born to be Blue by Grant Green
Call Number: CD-5918
Black Forrest by Jimmy Forrest
Call Number: CD-6170
Grant Green's recording debut
The Bridge by Sonny Rollins
Call Number: CD-4947
Classic recording featuring Jim Hall on guitar

Worth Watching

Useful Links

Jazz Guitar Lessons
Charlie Christian Solo Transcriptions
Basic Jazz Guitar Chords

Jazz Improvisation Books

Jazz Improvisation by David Baker
Call Number: MT68 B26 D3 1988
ISBN: 0882843702
Publication Date: 1988-01-01
Improvising Jazz by Jerry Coker
Call Number: MT68 .C7
Patterns for Jazz by Jerry Coker
Call Number: MT68 .P31 1970

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