Guitar Magazine March 2023 (Feature: Introduction to Contemporary Jazz Guitar)

2023/2/13

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Opening up a NEW ERA of guitar music
Introduction to modern jazz guitar

Jazz guitar is constantly evolving. In the 1940s and 1950s, the dawn of the jazz guitar, thanks to improvements in amplifier technology, the rhythm section of a big band blossomed into a soloist. He laid the foundation of be-bop, the basis of jazz. Furthermore, when rock was on the rise, he incorporated its passionate sound and led jazz rock/fusion. Caucasian music such as country, classical music, folk music from Africa and the Orient, and dance music such as hip-hop and techno... they have absorbed a large number of sounds and techniques that transcend musical genres and national borders. "Contemporary jazz" incorporates cutting-edge harmonies and techniques to create music that no one has ever heard before. This time, we introduce contemporary jazz guitarists who are pioneering a NEW ERA of guitar music. Let's take a look at the current state of jazz guitar.

■ Introduction: History of jazz guitarists up to the present day
Around the end of the 19th century, jazz was born in New Orleans, where various cultures intersect. In the nearly 100 years since then, guitarists have emerged who have explored new ways of doing things with the times, such as swing, bebop, mode, and free. Their spirit is still inherited and they are creating new jazz. Let's take a look back at these great legends.

■ Interview: Julian Large
Julian Large, a guitarist who has attracted attention not only in jazz but also across genres. He started playing the guitar at the age of 5, participated in Carlos Santana's stage at the age of 9, and performed at the Grammy Awards at the age of 12, showing spectacular success as a guitar prodigy since childhood. At the age of 15, he was active in the band of Gary Burton (vibraphone), which can be said to be the gateway to success as a jazz guitarist. After that, at the age of 20, he released his first leader work "Sounding Point" (2009). Julian continues to grow as a guitarist and musician, crossing many genres of music such as jazz, blues, bluegrass, and country. How does the contemporary jazz guitar appear in his eyes?

■ Part.1: Guitarists after Pat Metheny / Koichi Yabori talks about the rare musician Pat Metheny
“Pat Metheny” ... a name that even people unfamiliar with jazz have heard. Born in Missouri, USA in 1954, he started playing the guitar by himself at the age of 13. After that, at the age of 18, he became a lecturer at Berklee College of Music on the recommendation of vibraphone master Gary Burton, a guitarist with an astonishing career. After making his solo debut with "Bright Size Life" (1975), he met Lyle Mays (k), who became an ally, and formed the Pat Metheny Group in 1977. He creates hits one after another with large-scale songwriting that goes far beyond the boundaries of jazz and fusion. As a guitarist and as a musician, he has influenced various fields, and it can be said that jazz guitar has changed greatly before and after Pat appeared. Here, while looking back on Pat's charm, we will introduce the guitarists of the "post-Pat Metheny generation" who began to play an active role after Pat.

■ 6 representative guitarists of the post-Mtheny era
The world of jazz guitar has entered a new dimension since the mid-70s when Pat Metheny, who possesses powerful innovation, appeared. Here we would like to introduce six representative jazz guitarists who were influenced by the "era of Metheny" and made their mark after that.

・Steve Cardinas
・Peter Bernstein
・Adam Rogers
・Jesse Van Ruller
・Wolfgang Muspeel
・Ben Monder

■ Interview: Adam Rogers
The rich jazz tone of the ES-335, the soulful blues-rock of the STRATOCASTER, the edgy funk of the TELECASTER, the tranquil classics of the gut guitar... Adam Rogers is a protean guitarist who shows various expressions depending on the song and co-stars. We asked Adam, who is active across genres, about his thoughts on the guitar and contemporary jazz.

Part.2: Guitarists after Kurt Rosenwinkel / Mei Inoue talks about Kurt Rosenwinkel, the emperor of modern jazz guitar
Jazz guitar in the 2000s was revolutionized by Kurt Rosenwinkel. Born in Pennsylvania, USA in 1970, Kurt began playing the piano at the age of 9, and by the time he was 12, he devoted himself to jazz guitar. He later attended Berklee College of Music, but dropped out to join Gary Burton's band. He joined Paul Motian (d)'s band and polished his skills under the great jazzman from early on. Kurt's influence grew from his solo work in the 2000s. "The Next Step" (2001) surprised many guitarists with his experimental work, such as irregular tuning and layering his own voice on the guitar. Kurt has greatly contributed to popularizing new ways of thinking about the jazz guitar, such as a piano-like approach that makes extensive use of triads, the use of difficult scales, and composition that is not bound by harmonic functions. Let's introduce his innovation and the guitarists who appeared after Kurt.

■ 8 representative guitarists of the post-Rosenwinkel era
Let's take a look at eight contemporary jazz guitarists who rose to prominence after Kurt Rosenwinkel came onto the scene in the mid-'90s and are still active today. There are many players who occasionally use solid guitars, so it should be easy for people who don't usually listen to jazz to get started!

・Mike Moreno
・Jonathan Kreisberg
・Julian Large
・Gilad Hexelman
・Matthew Stevens
・Nia Felder
・Lage Lund
・Charles Altura

■ Interview: Matthew Stevens
With a TL type in hand, strum the guitar with an overdriven tone. Matthew Stevens is attracting attention for his post-rock style, which is far from the image of jazz. Studied jazz at Berklee College of Music, and after graduating, played an active part in the band of genius trumpeter Christian Scott. Furthermore, when he participated in Esperanza Spalding's project = Emily's D + Evolution, a talented woman who handles bass and vocals, he drew an artistic world view with effective guitar and expanded his expressive power. Matthew continues to pursue new sounds, incorporating not only jazz but also rock, folk, R&B, and electronic music. I asked him about his jazz philosophy.

■21 new and old II-V-I phrases that feel the sound of the times!
Most of the jazz you hear on the street is from the period called “be-bop,” which was played between 1940 and 1960. However, jazz has fused and developed all kinds of music, and is still evolving. From Charlie Christian to Julian Large, we will introduce the II–V–I (two-five-one) phrases of representative jazz guitarists, old and new, all in Key=C. I want you to feel different sounds and atmospheres!

■ Learn sus chords and fractional chords from Mike Moreno
Mike Moreno is one of the leading figures in the contemporary jazz guitar scene. The lustrous tones and splendid lines produced by the ultra-soft picking are full of romanticism, and readers who have never experienced jazz will surely be fascinated. Let's take a look at Mike's innovative harmony work that will make you exclaim, "This is cutting-edge!"

■Expansion of expression using effects found in modern jazz guitars
In recent years, using effectors to actively change the tone has become very important in the jazz world, and not only guitarists but also wind instrument players are using effectors to create their own styles. Here, we will pick up four jazz guitarists who are particularly innovative in terms of tones, and discuss their unique techniques for using effectors while citing specific songs.

■COLUMN: A guitarist excavator? Gary Burton and Paul Motian
■ COLUMN: Jazz Tradition and Evolution Seen in Performance Format
■COLUMN: The present of jazz guitar is here! NY Jazz Spot Guide

■ GM SELECTIONS (* Not included in the electronic version)
・ "That band" binding band
・「Stardom」King Gnu

■ DELAY NOW - Evolving delay pedals
Delay pedals are familiar to guitarists, but these days they are not just a single device that repeats sounds, but are diversifying. There are many multi-models that can create complex textures, and it can be said that the presence of delay pedals in sound creation is increasing. Therefore, in this article, we have selected the latest 8 models of delays that are attracting attention. Inviting guitarist Osamu Nishida, who is deeply familiar with the latest pedal circumstances, as a reviewer, we will explore the current state of delay pedals.

The sky of Kimishima
After three mini-albums released since 2019, SSW/guitarist Sora Kimishima has finally released his long-awaited 1st full-length album "Eiyakusuru En". This work is a culmination of the familiar "ensemble form" of Osamu Nishida (guitar), Kazuki Arai (bass), and Shun Ishiwaka (drums) who have performed live together so far, and recorded songs. It is a work that gives a glimpse of Kimishima's rich musical roots. However, according to Kimishima, "the meaning and shape of this work are not limited to one". It's evident in his no-nonsense approach and sound. This time, let's explore the history of Kimishima, who continues to challenge new guitar expressions, and his current appearance. In addition, we also introduce messages from the members of the ensemble form and the equipment used in the new work!

■ INTERVIEW
・Maneskin

■ INTERVIEW & GEAR
・Ayano Kaneko & Hirotoshi Hayashi
・ Sho Ogawa (LAGHEADS)

■ Mourning
・Jeff Beck

■ THE AXIS' GEAR
・ELLE GARDEN

■PICK UP
・Positive Grid Spark MINI

■ Serialization
・Toshi Yajima's LONDON RHAPSODY
・Sequel to Ken Yokoyama ・Sweet Little Blues
・I did it again with a 9mm waterfall ~From the waterfall workshop in the world
・Tomo Fujita's "Guitar doesn't sound in a day!"
・Workshop Path Gitamaga branch office

GM FINGER-BOARDS
・Aoshi Sakiyama's "Encounter with the Unknown"
・“Somewhere Not Here” by Mark Speer (Kruangbin)
・Simple skill practice book
・Kyoto and East-West Cutting Expert Retsuden
・Mahogani Wood Exploration
・ The world of guitar performance that you can admire with pictograms
・Pedal Dig monthly report
・Jakeen! ~ ``SHIORI EXPERIENCE Jimi me and strange uncle'' extra edition
・My heart's favorite listening board. The 15th: Kana (CHAI)

■ NEW PRODUCTS REVIEW
FENDER/MADE IN JAPAN ELEMENTAL STRATOCASTER
ROCK'N ROLL RELICS/REVENGE MODEL
MORGAN AMPLIFICATION/MVP23 COMBO

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