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Rich Tones Curated Jazz

Jazz Guitarists | Oct. 22, 2021

Kenny Burrell's Iced Guitar!

Bringing you over a Dozen Jazz Guitarists in One Show!

I have mentioned on the show that I am an avid jazz guitar fan. I have many, many guitarists in my library. My show focused on contemporary players, but most of them were influenced by great players of the past. Here are a few of them – Click on their names for more information

Charlie Christian: 1916-1942, probably the first person to bring the guitar front and center in big bands
Herb Ellis: 1921-2010
Tal Farlow: 1921-1998, known as the "Octopus" due to his huge hands
Wes Montgomery: 1923-1968, Best known for his "octaves." Probably the biggest influence on many
Charlie Byrd: 1925-1999
Joe Pass: 1929-1994
And then there was Emily Remler (1957-1990). She was so very talented and respected by a few of the above. But led a tragic life and death. Here is a link to a December 8, 2020 JazzTimes article by Michael West for more details.

Here is the Playlist from tonight's show.

Rich Tones Curated Jazz

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Rich Rector is the host of Rich Tones Curated Jazz. A one hour journey into the wonderful world of jazz music.

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Rich has been around music all his life. His dad had a swing band in the 1940’s and played saxophones and clarinets. Rich played one of those clarinets in grade school band, and also took up the guitar in high school. But never was a jazz player. Instead, he listened! RichTones Curated Jazz on KPCW gives our listeners a new perspective on jazz.

While attending Stanford University Rich's roommate, Ian McIlraith, was a jazz saxophone player who was familiar with many jazz players and songs. Ian really educated him about jazz; he taught him how to listen closely for different artists’ playing styles and he introduced him to the classic jazz standards.

He honed his listening skills by attending many concerts and jazz festivals. Some of the people and places Rich remembers are Mike Stern at The Regatta Bar at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, MA; Milt Jackson at The Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach, CA; Bill Frisell at The Blue Note in NYC; local combos at The Green Mill in Chicago; and The Blue Room in Kansas City’s Jazz District, just to name a few. In addition, Rich was able to see performances by Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Pat Metheny Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and many more.

If you’re new to jazz, Rich Tones will introduce you to new players and sounds; if you’re already a jazz buff, Rich Tones will give you a new personal perspective on the genre.