Nicolas Meier was hand-picked by Jeff Beck. Now he’s honoring the late guitar icon with a sound that seeks new horizons

Meier on what he learned from Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía, and how in Jeff Beck he found a kindred spirit ...
American Songwriter

4 Times Classic Rock Stars Used the Violin in Their Songs (And It Sounded Even Better Than the Guitar)

The violin has showed up on a few classic rock tracks through the years, and it always seems to hit just right.

‘Listen Ship’ by Henry Threadgill Review: A Jazz Master’s Suite

The Pulitzer-winning composer’s new work, written in 17 movements and focused chiefly on six guitarists, makes use of an ...

22 Years After His Death, Warren Zevon Is Getting His Due

The singer and songwriter was the focus of a tribute concert in Los Angeles on Friday. Next month, he’ll be honored by the ...
Irish Examiner

ECM at Triskel review: Cork venue perfect for chamber jazz sounds of leading label

Norma Winstone, Colin Vallon, and Elina Duni were among the artists who performed at Triskel's annual collaboration with ECM for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival ...