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Episode Synopsis
This week on FretDojo, I’m happy to share with you an interview I recently held with internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Howard Alden.
Howard is one of the leaders of jazz guitar in the modern era. His accolades include:
Student the Guitar Institute of Technology in 1977-78 with Herb Ellis, Joe Pass, and Howard Roberts
Collaborations with Dick Hyman, Dan Barrett, Bucky Pizzarelli and many others
Alden recorded the guitar performances for Sean Penn‘s character Emmet Ray in Woody Allen‘s 1999 film Sweet and Lowdown – and taught Penn how to mime the performances for the film(!)
Recorded many albums with Concord Records as well as other labels, including four with the famed 7 string jazz guitar innovator George Van Eps
Has been the recipient of many awards, including:
Best Emerging Guitar Talent, JazzTimes (1990)
Guitar Player of the Year, American Guitar Museum (2003)
Top 75 Guitarists, Down Beat (2008)
Jazz critics have said of Howard Alden that “He may be the best of his generation” and “the most impressive and creative member of a new generation of jazz guitarists.”
In the interview below, I go on a deep dive with Howard about his journey with jazz guitar from a youngster to where he is today. I also ask Howard to reveal his secrets for how to maximise the results you get in the practice room – there were some fantastic tips Howard gives in this interview that you should definitely pay attention to.
Resources mentioned by Howard Alden:
3 Part Guitar Compendium by the late Howard Roberts and Garry Hasberg (3 book set)
George Van Eps Guitar Solos (book)
Solos From “Sweet and Lowdown” – Howard Alden (book)
Featured during the interview are tracks from Howard Alden’s recently released solo jazz guitar album ‘Guitar’ – get your copy here.
Find out more about Howard at howardalden.com
Howard is one of the leaders of jazz guitar in the modern era. His accolades include:
Student the Guitar Institute of Technology in 1977-78 with Herb Ellis, Joe Pass, and Howard Roberts
Collaborations with Dick Hyman, Dan Barrett, Bucky Pizzarelli and many others
Alden recorded the guitar performances for Sean Penn‘s character Emmet Ray in Woody Allen‘s 1999 film Sweet and Lowdown – and taught Penn how to mime the performances for the film(!)
Recorded many albums with Concord Records as well as other labels, including four with the famed 7 string jazz guitar innovator George Van Eps
Has been the recipient of many awards, including:
Best Emerging Guitar Talent, JazzTimes (1990)
Guitar Player of the Year, American Guitar Museum (2003)
Top 75 Guitarists, Down Beat (2008)
Jazz critics have said of Howard Alden that “He may be the best of his generation” and “the most impressive and creative member of a new generation of jazz guitarists.”
In the interview below, I go on a deep dive with Howard about his journey with jazz guitar from a youngster to where he is today. I also ask Howard to reveal his secrets for how to maximise the results you get in the practice room – there were some fantastic tips Howard gives in this interview that you should definitely pay attention to.
Resources mentioned by Howard Alden:
3 Part Guitar Compendium by the late Howard Roberts and Garry Hasberg (3 book set)
George Van Eps Guitar Solos (book)
Solos From “Sweet and Lowdown” – Howard Alden (book)
Featured during the interview are tracks from Howard Alden’s recently released solo jazz guitar album ‘Guitar’ – get your copy here.
Find out more about Howard at howardalden.com
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