by Richie Zellon | Jazz Improvisation, Jim Hall
Deconstructing Jim Hall In this lesson I explore the style of one of the most influential jazz guitarists of the latter half of the 20th century. And I’m referring to Jim Hall who has often been called “the father of modern jazz guitar”. I started out...
by Richie Zellon | Jazz Improvisation, Jim Hall
Jim Hall’s “Bemsha Swing” Solo In this video lesson I teach a great solo by one of my all time favorite guitarists…Jim Hall! It’s off a 16 bar blues by Thelonious Monk entitled, Bemsha Swing. After playing the solo at tempo, I then teach...
by Richie Zellon | Jazz Guitarist Signature Series, Jazz Improvisation, Jim Hall
This week I am thrilled to share a lesson entirely devoted to a signature technique employed by one of my all time jazz guitar heroes! I am referring of course to the late Jim Hall, known by many as the father of modern jazz guitar. Hall, known for his fluid legato...
