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Jimmy Bryant
7,010 listeners
Jimmy Bryant (March 5, 1925 – September 22, 1980) was a prominent American session guitarist. He was billed as "The Fastest Guitar in … read moreJimmy Bryant (March 5, 1925 – September 22, 1980) was a prominent American session guitarist. He was billed as "The Fastest Guitar in the Country". Biography: Ivy J. Bryant, Jr. was born in Moultrie, Georgia, the oldest of 12 c… read moreJimmy Bryant (March 5, 1925 – September 22, 1980) was a prominent American session guitarist. He was billed as "The Fastest Guitar in the Country". Biography: Ivy J. Bryant, Jr. was born in Moultrie, Georgia, the oldest of 12 children. During the Great Depression he played the fiddle on… read more
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George Barnes
5,754 listeners
Chicago-based jazz guitarist, George Barnes, was a top studio guitarist from the '30s through the '70s. He recorded with Big Bill… read moreChicago-based jazz guitarist, George Barnes, was a top studio guitarist from the '30s through the '70s. He recorded with Big Bill Broonzy, Carl Kress, Bucky Pizzarelli and as a leader of his own quartet in the 1970s before his death in 1977. View wikiChicago-based jazz guitarist, George Barnes, was a top studio guitarist from the '30s through the '70s. He recorded with Big Bill Broonzy, Carl Kress, Bucky Pizzarelli and as a leader of his own quartet in the 1970s before his death in 1977. View wiki
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Lenny Breau
25,767 listeners
Leonard Harold Breau (August 5, 1941 – August 12, 1984) was an American-Canadian guitarist. He blended many styles of music, including jazz… read moreLeonard Harold Breau (August 5, 1941 – August 12, 1984) was an American-Canadian guitarist. He blended many styles of music, including jazz, country, classical, and flamenco. Inspired by country guitarists like Chet Atkins, Breau used fi… read moreLeonard Harold Breau (August 5, 1941 – August 12, 1984) was an American-Canadian guitarist. He blended many styles of music, including jazz, country, classical, and flamenco. Inspired by country guitarists like Chet Atkins, Breau used fingerstyle techniques not often used in jazz guitar. By using… read more
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Ed Bickert
4,389 listeners
Ed Bickert, CM (born Edward Isaac Bickert on 29 November 1932; died 28 February 2019) was a Canadian jazz guitarist. Notable for his long a… read moreEd Bickert, CM (born Edward Isaac Bickert on 29 November 1932; died 28 February 2019) was a Canadian jazz guitarist. Notable for his long association with the late Moe Koffman and Phil Nimmons' recordings, Bickert became a charter m… read moreEd Bickert, CM (born Edward Isaac Bickert on 29 November 1932; died 28 February 2019) was a Canadian jazz guitarist. Notable for his long association with the late Moe Koffman and Phil Nimmons' recordings, Bickert became a charter member of Rob McConnell's Boss Brass. Playing with the r… read more
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Ted Greene
23,526 listeners
Greene began his own guitar studies at age 11, and was an accomplished player while still in high school, often collaborating with local R&… read moreGreene began his own guitar studies at age 11, and was an accomplished player while still in high school, often collaborating with local R&B groups; he briefly studied accounting at Cal State Northridge, but soon dropped out to devot… read moreGreene began his own guitar studies at age 11, and was an accomplished player while still in high school, often collaborating with local R&B groups; he briefly studied accounting at Cal State Northridge, but soon dropped out to devote all of his energies to music. While Greene is often regard… read more
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Jimmy Bruno
27,616 listeners
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bruno started playing at the age of 7. He began his professional career at the age of 19, touring with … read moreBorn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bruno started playing at the age of 7. He began his professional career at the age of 19, touring with Buddy Rich. Among his many credits, he is the only guitarist to have ever led Frank Sinatra's… read moreBorn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bruno started playing at the age of 7. He began his professional career at the age of 19, touring with Buddy Rich. Among his many credits, he is the only guitarist to have ever led Frank Sinatra's band. He played for many years in Los Angeles before return… read more
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Brent Mason
5,007 listeners
Brent Mason (born July 13, 1959) is an American session guitarist, Grammy Award winner and songwriter. Known primarily for his work in the … read moreBrent Mason (born July 13, 1959) is an American session guitarist, Grammy Award winner and songwriter. Known primarily for his work in the field of country music, Mason is one of the genre's most in-demand session guitarists. In add… read moreBrent Mason (born July 13, 1959) is an American session guitarist, Grammy Award winner and songwriter. Known primarily for his work in the field of country music, Mason is one of the genre's most in-demand session guitarists. In addition to releasing two instrumental studio albums, he holds … read more
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Buddy Emmons
8,184 listeners
Buddy Emmons is the most influential pedal steel guitar player in the world. He has been recording by himself and as a session musician sin… read moreBuddy Emmons is the most influential pedal steel guitar player in the world. He has been recording by himself and as a session musician since the 50's. He has also participated in the technical development of the instrument itself, … read moreBuddy Emmons is the most influential pedal steel guitar player in the world. He has been recording by himself and as a session musician since the 50's. He has also participated in the technical development of the instrument itself, being a founder of both the Sho-bud steel guitar company, as… read more
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Redd Volkaert
2,480 listeners
Redd Volkaert is one of the greatest Telecaster guitar players around. He has played with Merle Haggard, Clinton Gregory, Dolly Parton, an… read moreRedd Volkaert is one of the greatest Telecaster guitar players around. He has played with Merle Haggard, Clinton Gregory, Dolly Parton, and countless others. Their rhythm section includes Nate Rowe on Bass Guitar and Chris Gilson on Dru… read moreRedd Volkaert is one of the greatest Telecaster guitar players around. He has played with Merle Haggard, Clinton Gregory, Dolly Parton, and countless others. Their rhythm section includes Nate Rowe on Bass Guitar and Chris Gilson on Drums. The band plays country and Texas Swing music on steroids! View wiki
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Johnny Hiland
5,824 listeners
Johnny hails from Woodland (Baileyville), Maine, which is about 100 miles northeast of Bangor on the Canadian border… Due to his poo… read moreJohnny hails from Woodland (Baileyville), Maine, which is about 100 miles northeast of Bangor on the Canadian border… Due to his poor eyesite he was not able to play sports so at 14 years old his family gave him his first guitar&#… read moreJohnny hails from Woodland (Baileyville), Maine, which is about 100 miles northeast of Bangor on the Canadian border… Due to his poor eyesite he was not able to play sports so at 14 years old his family gave him his first guitar… The rest is history as they say… Johnny is a p… read more