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Kenny Burrell
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Kenneth Earl Burrell (born July 31, 1931 in Detroit) is an American jazz guitarist. His playing is founded in bebop and blues but works well with other jazz styles, so he has performed and recorded with a wide range of jazz musicians. Burrell made his first recording in 1951, with Dizzy Gillespie… read more -
Charlie Christian
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Hampton Hawes
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Emily Remler
40,382 listeners
Jazz guitarist Emily Remler (1957-1990) rose to prominence in the 1980s, primarily playing bop guitar with her own groups. Her playing was… read moreJazz guitarist Emily Remler (1957-1990) rose to prominence in the 1980s, primarily playing bop guitar with her own groups. Her playing was significantly influenced by Wes Montgomery and Herb Ellis. She released six albums with her own g… read moreJazz guitarist Emily Remler (1957-1990) rose to prominence in the 1980s, primarily playing bop guitar with her own groups. Her playing was significantly influenced by Wes Montgomery and Herb Ellis. She released six albums with her own groups and a duet album with Larry Coryell. Her final album, … read more -
Sonny Criss
40,325 listeners
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Wes Montgomery Trio
92,542 listeners
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Biréli Lagrène
101,023 listeners
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Charlie Byrd
115,369 listeners
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Red Garland
237,060 listeners
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Jimmy Ponder
24,183 listeners
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