101 MUST-KNOW BLUES LICKS

A superb book that should be an essential part of any aspiring guitar's library. Comes with an audio CD. Comprehensive and well-laid out. By esteemed author Wolf Marshall. Published by Hal Leonard.

 B.B. KING - THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION

Perhaps the best work ever done on the legendary "King of the Blues," by Wolf Marshall. A breakdown of B.B. King's guitar style, sound, and his techniques. Sixteen signature tunes in this fine book/CD package.

 THE GUITAR STYLE OF STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN

An excellent book/CD instructional combination centering on the great, blues-influenced rock guitarist, the late Stevie Ray Vaughan. 12 SRV classics are covered in depth in this Hal Leonard edition.

 THE JAZZ GUITAR - 4th Edition

Maurice Summerfield's definitive book on the subject of jazz guitar and its players. With over 400 pages, more than 250 biographies, including photos too numerous to mention. An exhaustive compilation.

 THE JAZZ THEORY BOOK - MARK LEVINE

Touted as the "most comprehensive book on the subject of jazz theory ever published," pianist/educator Mark Levine makes extensive use of transcribed "real world" examples. Published by Sher Music.

 101 MUST-KNOW JAZZ LICKS

Superb book/CD by Wolf Marshall, featuring the swing and pre-bop, bebop, post-bop modern jazz, hard bop and cool jazz, modal jazz, soul jazz and postmodern jazz eras. Published by Hal Leonard.

 BEST OF CHARLIE CHRISTIAN

Explore the riffs, solos, and sounds of the original electric jazz guitar virtuoso, Charlie Christian. Book/CD collection featuring 15 excerpts from some of his most notable recordings. By Wolf Marshall.

 BEST OF WES MONTGOMERY

Wes Montgomery was the logical successor to Charlie Christian, and he is arguably the most significant jazz guitar innovator in history. This excellent book/CD will acquaint you with 12 of his best-known works.

 BEST OF GEORGE BENSON

The next link in the Christian/Montgomery jazz guitar lineage belongs to George Benson. This book/CD combo covers over a dozen GB releases spanning blues, jazz, and popular music. Highly recommended!

 THE BEST OF JAZZ GUITAR

An amazing accomplishment, again by Wolf Marshall. Signature licks by such greats as Jim Hall, Tal Farlow, Kenny Burrell, Pat Martino, George Benson, Howard Roberts, and Joe Pass. 160 pages with CD.

 THE NEW REAL BOOK - VOLUME ONE

A jazz player's fakebook based on the original popular version, but a totally legitimate version, and the standard by which modern fakebooks are judged. Milestone accomplishment. Published by Sher Music.

 THE NEW REAL BOOK - VOLUME TWO

The long-awaited follow-up to the first volume in the series. Another lengthy compilation of classic tunes for the evolving jazz musician. A worthy sequel to the original, brought to you by Sher Music.

 THE NEW REAL BOOK - VOLUME THREE

Yet a third edition in the New Real Book series by Sher Music, this one sporting a hefty 430 pages of tunes. Pop, Motown, Bluenote, and Jazz classics will add even more vocabulary to your repertoire.

 COMPLETE COURSE IN JAZZ GUITAR - MICKEY BAKER

Yes, the original volume in the famous Mickey Baker guitar series for jazz enthusiasts. A mainstay for decades, so many professionals were weaned on this important contribution to the educational field.

 MODERN CHORD PROGRESSIONS - TED GREENE

Many books have been authored by guitarist/educator Ted Greene, but perhaps none captures the essence of his brilliant chordal philosophy as this follow-up to Chord Chemistry. Great "plug 'n play" examples.

 JOE PASS GUITAR CHORDS

A chord book often overlooked because of its down-to-earth approach to an often complicated topic. Everything is broken down into "sounds' fitting six essential families of chords freqently used in jazz music.

 PATTERNS FOR JAZZ - JERRY COKER

Famous publication by esteemed jazz educator Jerry Coker, featuring 188 pages loaded with over 400 patterns for aspiring improvisers of various instruments. Treble clef version. From Warner Bros.

 OMNIBOOK - CHARLIE PARKER

One of the most popular collections of music by the alto saxophone jazz legend and bebop pioneer, Charlie "Bird" Parker. An essential part of any aspiring jazz improviser's library of books. Standard C version.

 THE SEGOVIA TECHNIQUE

Vladimir Bobri's excellent publication, chonicling the history of the classical guitar, the instrument's greatest ambassador, and featuring a wealth of photos and educational resources. Valuable contribution.

 20 STUDIES FOR GUITAR - ANDRES SEGOVIA

Long considered a "bible" for classical guitarists, this compilation of works by Fernando Sor has been a part of the essential repertoire for decades. Simply a "must-have" for any guitarist in this genre.

 BEST OF THE BEATLES FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR

A fine collection by noted author and educator Wolf Marshall. 21 tunes by the Beatles with this book/CD set. Part of Hal Leonard's Signature Licks series, with accurate transcriptions for the original tracks.

 THE BEATLES HITS

Learn 26 Beatles classics note-for-note in this compilation, complete with chord diagrams, standard guitar notation, tablature, strum and pick patterns, etc. Everything you need to know in one book/CD.

 ABSOLUTELY LIVE - GEORGE BENSON

Jazz reviewer Leonard Feather once wrote, "George Benson plays guitar as if there's NO tomorrow!" This video is simply a must-have for any GB fan, recorded live in Ireland. Also available in DVD format.

 WES MONTGOMERY - BELGIUM 1965

A relatively brief (half hour) but superb, vintage video capturing Wes Montgomery during the peak years of his career. The 'Father of Jazz Guitar' in a quartet setting. Five songs done for Belgian television.

 JOE PASS IN CONCERT

This is a 1991 solo guitar performance in Wales, by the legendary Joe Pass. Fine jazz fingerstyle guitar interpretations. Another Vestapol video published by Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop.

 THE GENIUS OF JOE PASS

A video spanning twenty years of fine performances by the jazz guitar master, from 1962 to 1982. Booklet features biograhical info, rare photos, and song details. This video also available in DVD format.

 LEGENDS OF JAZZ GUITAR - VOLUME ONE

Rare video footage of the legendary Wes Montgomery performing three classic selections, plus Joe Pass, Barney Kessel, and Herb Ellis. Fine release. Vestapol Videos/Grossman. Also available in DVD format.

 LEGENDS OF JAZZ GUITAR - VOLUME TWO

More footage by Wes (two selections), plus a great blues jam featuring Barney Kessel, Kenny Burrell, and Grant Green. Individual spotlights by Barney, Kenny, Joe Pass, and Charlie Byrd. Great guitar music!

 LEGENDS OF JAZZ GUITAR - VOLUME THREE

Yet a third superb video by Vestapol and produced by Stefan Grossman, showcasing Jim Hall on three tunes, Tal Farlow, Pat Martino, Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis, and Charlie Byrd. Solos, duos, and trios.

 THE JAZZ CHANNEL PRESENTS: EARL KLUGH

The Chet Atkins-influenced fingerstylist who was discovered by George Benson in the early seventies, Earl Klugh is presented with a superb group, courtesy of "BET On Jazz." Also available in DVD format.

 LATIN JAZZ GUITAR - JEFF LINSKY

A remarkable guitarist and unique improviser, Jeff Linsky teams up with percussionist Michael Spiro on this exciting performance video. If you've never caught Mr. Linsky's work, you're in for a big treat!

 MUSIC IN THE KEY OF OSCAR

An extraordinary video documentary, chronicling the life and times of jazz piano legend Oscar Peterson, from his early days in Montreal to his rise to fame with JATP and Norman Granz. Superb concert footage.

 SOLO FLIGHT: THE GENIUS OF CHARLIE CHRISTIAN

This video documents the history of one of the greatest jazz guitarists in history, from his childhood to his playing days with the legendary Benny Goodman Sextet. The main inspiration behind Wes Montgomery.

 ALL-STAR GUITAR NIGHT - MURIEL ANDERSON

This is a terrific DVD recording for all fingerstyle guitar enthusiasts, recorded at Nashville. Virtuoso performances from the host, Muriel Anderson, Tommy Emmanuel, Buster B. Jones, and many others.