Results for "Solo Guitar"

Matt Ingeneri

Born: 1975

Matt Ingeneri is a Jazz guitarist based in Washington, DC who has also performed in New York, Boston, China, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. He has appeared at the DC Jazz Festival, Boston Arts Festival, China's West Meets East Festival, and the JazzKif, Ca Swing a Kin, and Concerts in the Park festivals in Africa. A product of Washington DC's vibrant Jazz scene, Matt performed regularly for over a year with legendary Blue Note house bassist Butch Warren. Matt has also worked with other luminaries of the DC scene, including Lawrence Wheatley, Ted Efantis, Billy Smith, and former Chess Records session musician Jimmy Burrell

Amine Dhouibi

Born: October 17, 1990

Amine Dhouibi is a Tunisian composer, guitarist, and sound artist working in contemporary jazz and experimental music. His practice focuses on sound research, improvisation, and process-based composition, treating music as an open field for exploration and development.

His debut album, The Resurrection (2021), was nominated for Best Newcomer in Jazz. In 2023, his second album, Eternity, was nominated for Best Contemporary Jazz Album, reflecting his ongoing engagement with modern and experimental jazz forms. In 2025, Amine released his latest single, which received a nomination for Best Jazz Song, continuing his research-driven approach to composition.

Shao-Ju Chin

Born: June 26, 1979

Immersed in the rich traditions of church music from an early age, Shao-Ju gravitated toward the guitar during his teenage years—initially exploring its acoustic nuances. It wasn’t until he discovered the virtuosic stylings of Joe Pass that he truly embarked on a journey into the vibrant world of jazz. In 2007, he took a pivotal step by enrolling at the Musicians Institute, and upon graduating, he wholeheartedly dedicated himself to a lifelong career in music. After many fulfilling years as a sideman—absorbing the intricacies of collaborative performance—his creative spirit compelled him to forge his own unique path

Darin Layne

Born: March 5, 1972

Darin Layne is an Austin-based guitarist and composer known for his high-level playing, composing, recording, engineering and producing abilities. 

Darin’s prior albums, including D Shack (2021), Stringology (2017), Poison Flower (2015) and Left of Sunday Afternoon (2009) and ongoing performances in several genres, have made him an Austin favorite, and drawn international attention. A stellar sideman and producer, Darin has worked with some of the biggest names and talent in the music industry.

Darin has completed nine of his own albums, and played as a studio musician on hundreds of other albums. He’s performed in countless shows. He has been featured in magazines such as Guitar Player, JazzTimes, and All About Jazz.. As a top-call session guitarist in Austin, he plays Jazz, Folk, Blues, Latin, Funk, Rock, Classical and Brazilian Choro around the world.

Very Few People

Very Few People is a jazz guitarist based in Phoenix, AZ. VFP plays mix of jazz classics and pop songs for live audiences at ♥weddings♥, country clubs, corporate events, private parties, restaurants and other social gatherings. His music is great ambiance for dinner, conversation and elegant FUN parties!

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Jan Knutson

Washington based guitarist and composer, Jan Knutson, incorporates elements of Jazz and Classical , Bluegrass and Pop to create his original works and unique takes on classic jazz standards. His music explores and stretches the wide range of the guitar as a solo instrument, showcasing his lyricism and virtuosic command. He has performed with some of the world’s finest guitarists including Frank Vignola, Martin Taylor, and Julian Lage, and recorded four solo albums, Looking Both Ways (2016) ,Out of Nowhere (2014), Tunnel Visions (2023), and  Here's the Thing (2023). He has performed in several music festivals including the Savannah Acoustic Music Seminar, Richmond Folk Festival, True Blue Jazz Festival, Marlow International Guitar Series, and was an Artist in Residence at the Strathmore Music Center in Washington, DC.

Andy Brown

Andy Brown is a guitarist based in Chicago. Born in New York in 1975, he has played professionally for over twenty five years. He has had a varied performing career that has included stints in Cincinnati and New York City.

Since coming to Chicago in 2003, Andy has been fortunate to work at many of the area's finest jazz venues with his own bands, as well as playing his unique brand of solo jazz guitar. He has backed visiting jazz names at places including The Jazz Showcase and Ravinia. Currently he plays solo guitar every Thursday at The Green Mill, leads his quartet twice a month at Andy's Jazz Club and performs with his trio bi-weekly at Winter’s Jazz Club.

Dave Clark

Steeped in the vibrant musical traditions of the West Coast and the Deep South, Dave Clark is an American jazz guitarist and composer, now based in the Netherlands. Originally trained in the classical tradition, Dave's reputation stems from his virtuosic solo performances of jazz standards that feature intricate harmonies and expansive improvisation. Drawing inspiration from his mentor Mimi Fox, Dave's arrangements echo her style, while his blues-infused sound resonates with the spirit of Grant Green. Since 2014 he has been a sought-after collaborator in the San Francisco Bay Area, lending his talents on guitar and bass to various small ensembles

B.D. Lenz

Born: July 30, 1971

Mix the sophistication of jazz, the grit of blues, and the grooves of funk and soul, and you have the recipe for contempo-jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz. The New Jersey native has played guitar since his early teens, is a graduate of Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, and has studied with such masters as Mike Stern, Vic Juris, and Charlie Banacos along the way. Lenz has released 13 highly-acclaimed recordings as a leader featuring greats such as Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Will Lee, Joel Rosenblatt, & Mark Egan and his music has been featured in hundreds of TV shows globally including "Breaking Bad" (AMC), "Catfish" (MTV), and "Young Sheldon" (CBS) to name a few. This Godin-endorsed guitarist has performed thousands of shows internationally, is a staff composer for Gramoscope Music, and a columnist for AllAboutJazz.com.

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