Michael Ross is a writer/musician/producer living in Nashville. He is a Consulting Editor at Guitar Player, a contributor to Premier Guitar and Electronic Musician, and the author of numerous books about guitar sound. He also curates guitarmoderne.com, dedicated to avant-garde guitar, and cohosts the Modern Guitar web radio show.
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Between 1957 and 1960, guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Shelly Manne made four records as the Poll Winners, so named because each … Read More “Gearhead: Poll Winners’ Instruments Reunite on Bruce Forman Album”
“I fell in love with jazz way before I fell in love with jazz guitar,” says Andrew Renfroe. He goes on to explain that he first … Read More “The Electro-Acoustic Sound of Andrew Renfroe”
Those only familiar with Diego Barber’s Sunnyside Records output might be taken aback by his latest release on the label, Drago. Its largely electronic sounds … Read More “Chops: Diego Barber Plugs in with Drago“
About four years ago, saxophonist Sam Gendel appeared in the YouTube-verse blowing raging solos with Louis Cole’s Knower project. Since then he’s been videoed in … Read More “Chops: Sam Gendel Creates a Distinctive Sax Sound”
