Who's Your Favorite Jazz Guitarist?

[Mindovermatter62]

For me, it's the great[Wes Montgomery] who was influenced by Charlie Christian.

 

[bobio]

I have to say it would be George Benson for me

 

[fretbuzzard]

Per my little avatar-thingee, Grant Green.

 

[Flaneur]

 

[hnryclay]

Wes Montgomery, with Joe Pass for his solo chord melody work coming in second.

 

[SPUDCASTER]

^^This^^
Always had a soft spot for Joe. Especially his work with Ella.

A more modern nod would go to Frank Vignola.

 

[oldunc]

This seems to be preposterous question day. Do I like John Scofield better than Wes Montgomery? Do I actually enjoy listening to anyone more than Charlie Christian? Anyone more adventurous than Mary Halvorson, or solider than Emily Remler? Can anyone come close to what Martin Taylor can do by himself? Is there a better accompanist than Tuck Andress? So many styles- Joscho Stephan has got to be the top of the "gypsy" school.

 

[Telekarster]

Django and Joe Pass

 

[warrent]

Favorite not having to be the best (a pointless task)
Joe Pass solo and with Ella

And Larry Coryell

 

[brookdalebill]

Lenny Breau.

 

[kuch]

This seems to be preposterous question day.

OU, the OP asked who is "YOUR" favorite jazz guitarist. He's asking for opinions, and as we all know, it's like other things that everyone has.....

My favs are Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, George Benson, and a few others that I can't think of right now.... I keep telling myself that short term memory loss can be a good thing.

 

[loopfinding]

Wes for general jazzin, Kessel for solo stuff.

But tbh I listen a lot more to pianists.

 

[Ted Keane]

Tal Farlow,Early George Benson,Wes Montgomery,Tucker Andress.I wish there was more new ones that have had such an impact.

 

[Greggorios]

Older stuff, Kenny Burrell, Grant Green, Wes, Joe Pass
More recent, Jim Hall, Emily Remler, Pat Martino
Newer, Bill Frisell, Pat Methaney, Fareed Haque

 

[rave]

For me, it's the great[Wes Montgomery] who was influenced by Charlie Christian.

For me, Grant Green, with a bit of Kenny B. I tend to like the bluesier jazz players.

 

[ndcaster]

contemporary? Wayne Krantz

 

[Big Twang Theory]

While I love the classic players, I tend to list to more of the newer guys. Frisell, Scofield and Lage. I especially like how they have moved jazz forward with modern guitar technologies and tone. All three can move seamlessly from "out there" kind of stuff to a timeless rendition of standard.

 

[teletail]

Lots of great ones, but it’s hard to beat Barney Kessel for versatility; IMHO anyway. He’s my favorite.

When I studied jazz in the 70’s, you had to know who Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis, Bucky Pizzarelli, and Charlie Byrd were. I still listen to them all today, plus a lot of others.

 

[oldunc]

OU, the OP asked who is "YOUR" favorite jazz guitarist. He's asking for opinions, and as we all know, it's like other things that everyone has.....

My favs are Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, George Benson, and a few others that I can't think of right now.... I keep telling myself that short term memory loss can be a good thing.

Yeah, I read the post. I notice that you weren't able to name one either.

 

[gitold]

This seems to be preposterous question day. Do I like John Scofield better than Wes Montgomery? Do I actually enjoy listening to anyone more than Charlie Christian? Anyone more adventurous than Mary Halvorson, or solider than Emily Remler? Can anyone come close to what Martin Taylor can do by himself? Is there a better accompanist than Tuck Andress? So many styles- Joscho Stephan has got to be the top of the "gypsy" school.

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