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Article: Album Review

Ben Tyree: Thoughtform Variations

Read "Thoughtform Variations" reviewed by Ian Patterson


On the face of it, an all-acoustic solo album may seem like something of a departure from guitarist Ben Tyree's eclectic, contemporary New York fusion of re:vision (Sonic Architectures, 2011), with his BT3 trio. Yet, in essence, these eight tracks share an equally wide arc of influences and the same spirit of adventure. Though not as ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Davy Graham: Anthology - 1961-2007 Lost Tapes

Read "Davy Graham: Anthology - 1961-2007 Lost Tapes" reviewed by John Eyles


Davy GrahamAnthology: 1961-2007 Lost TapesLes Cousins2012In the sixties, English guitarist Davy Graham acquired near-legendary status as a guitar hero in the folk and blues clubs of Britain, being credited with single-handedly inventing the folk-guitar instrumental, in a way that parallels similar work in America by John Fahey. Although ...

Article: Live Review

John Renbourn

Read "John Renbourn" reviewed by AAJ Italy Staff


S.M.S. Serpiolle - Firenze - 10.09.2009 Personalità leggendaria tra gli appassionati della chitarra fingerstyle, esempio, modello e mentore per numerosi chitarristi di primo piano, il sessantacinquenne John Renbourn non poteva non approdare a Six Bars Jail, che da circa tre anni organizza seminari e concerti per chitarra acustica a Firenze e che già da tempo cercava ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

This Ain't No Ukelele: Jazz Guitarists Anthony Wilson, Daniel Santiago and John Pondel

Read "This Ain't No Ukelele: Jazz Guitarists Anthony Wilson, Daniel Santiago and John Pondel" reviewed by Martin Gladu


For better or worse, the electric guitar has generally projected an image of masculinity, a certain macho quality even. Perfect examples of this are the scenes involving Steve Vai's Jack Butler character in Walter Hill's Crossroads (Columbia Pictures, 1986). Cruelly demanding, the instrument has bruised many male egos and crushed their dreams of stardom and fame.


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