Bends, embellishments, arpeggios and more – from Charlie Christian to BB King and George Benson, how to unlock the genius of the jazz and blues icons ...

The Courant’s arts picks for May 18-24 include a blues challenge, a tribute to a guitar legend, a horror rocker and some ...

Frank Zappa performed guitar solos like no other, but his enigmatic style was heavily influenced by R&B giants like Johnny ...

Fan of slide-based tuning recalls not being credited for his work with Janis Joplin, why he left Andy Fraser’s band, waiting ...

Fresh Air host Terry Gross lost her husband on April 14. They were together for 47 years. Today, she shares some of Francis with the audience, including the story of how they met and became a couple.

The Doors accomplished more in four years than many bands have in four decades. Here are 10 songs that define their iconic ...

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The younger brother of jazz guitar icon, Wes Montgomery, Indianapolis-born Charles “Buddy” Montgomery began his career in the late 1940s, playing as a pianist with blues singer Big Joe Turner.

Tues., May 20: Buena Vista: 3-5 p.m. – Open House at the new Chaffee County Public Safety Complex, 200 Steele Drive. 6:30 p.m ...