[Chosen by a jazz guitarist] 10 guitarists recommended by Katsuhide Wakui
This time, we asked Katsuhide Wakui, a Kyoto-based guitarist, to recommend 10 guitarists.
Centering on jazz guitarists, they’re all renowned players active on the global stage.
He also selected standout tracks and performances from each guitarist, so be sure to give them a listen and enjoy!
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[Chosen by a jazz guitarist] 10 guitarists recommended by Katsuhide Wakui
In A FewKevin Eubanks
He ended up being the only Black guitarist among those I’m introducing this time.
I got completely hooked on the punchy sound that comes from his fingerpicking and his insanely gnarly phrases.
He’s also great with odd time signatures and has released many works with lots of variety.
HomecomingJohn Abercrombie
Formed with a powerful rhythm section, the guitar trio named Gateway delivers performances that seem to answer listeners’ questions: What is improvisation? What is interplay? Sadly, he has passed away, but he’s a guitarist I want to keep listening to forever.
Watching YouPat Metheny
Pat Metheny, whom everyone knows.
I chose to feature this track precisely because the guitar on the song he performs with Akiko Yano is so beautiful.
Around this time, the two of them created various works together.
Conversely, Akiko Yano also appears on Pat’s albums.
If this piques your interest, why not look them up?