[Chosen by a jazz guitarist] 10 guitarists recommended by Katsuhide Wakui

When You Wish Upon A StarBill Frisell

Bill Frisell – When You Wish Upon A Star

Lately, this person has been using a Telecaster too.

For some reason, the Telecaster is popular in the jazz guitar world.

When it comes to Bill Frisell, please listen after setting aside any preconceived notions about jazz guitar.

He’s a guitarist who has had a tremendous influence on modern jazz guitar.

In A FewKevin Eubanks

Kevin Eubanks guitar solo “In A Few”

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.

WindowsJonathan Kreisberg

Jonathan Kreisberg Trio plays Windows ( Chick Corea )

He’s also active on the front lines as a modern jazz guitarist and plays some really cool guitar.

I think he strikes a great balance between contemporary and traditional elements.

It’s impressive how much he’s played his beloved Gibson 175—the fretboard is practically worn and bumpy.

HomecomingJohn Abercrombie

John Abercrombie Dave Holland Jack DeJohnette – Homecoming

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

Akiko Yano – Welcome Back – 9 Watching You

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?