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It’s finally here:
As the final post in the FretDojo.com series on jazz blues guitar I’ve featured this month, I’m honored to welcome critically acclaimed jazz guitarist Mark Whitfield, in this exclusive interview.
Audio Version:
Simply put, this was one of the best conversations about jazz guitar I’ve ever had, and I was thrilled that Mark had time in his busy schedule for our conversation.
This interview also includes the title track off Mark’s brand new album, Grace – his 15th album as a bandleader and first release for 7 years.
A truly family affair, the new album features his two sons, Davis Whitfield on keys and Mark Whitfield Jr. on drums, as part of the Whitfield Family Band. I highly recommend checking it out! Get the album here>>
About Mark Whitfield
Mark Whitfield is one of the most highly regarded jazz guitarists alive today.
Throughout his career, he’s collaborated with legendary artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, and many others.
In 1990 the New York Times dubbed Whitfield “The Best Young Guitarist in the Business”. Later that year, Warner Bros. released his debut album The Marksman.
I reached out to Mark after working on a transcription from one of the tracks from this album: The Blues From Way Back, a jazz guitar blues I’ve been featuring lately on this website.
(Check out the full transcription I did of Mark’s solo from the Blues From Way Back here and a breakdown of essential licks from the solo here.)
In the interview, you’ll learn about…
Mark’s special relationship with the blues, and how he’s naturally been drawn to incorporating it into his jazz style.
Mark’s journey with jazz guitar, studying at Berklee College of Music, sessions at the Blue Note in New York, and beyond
Mark’s thoughts on how to learn jazz guitar to make solid progress, regardless of the time you have for practice.
The essential ingredients of an effective and rewarding jazz guitar practice session
How Mark met Joe Pass as a young man, leading to one of the most important (and unusual!) jazz guitar masterclasses he ever had.
Album’s and Resources Mentioned By Mark:
Album: Portraits of Duke Ellington – Joe Pass, feat. Ray Brown & Bobby Durham (1974)
Album: Breezin’ – George Benson (1976)
Mark’s brand new album Grace – to find out more and to get your copy, visit the album page on CD Baby here or on iTunes.
Thanks for Checking This Out!
To share your thoughts:
Leave a note in the comment section below.
Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or anywhere else you hang out online.
Special thanks to Mark Whitfield for joining me this week. Find out more about Mark Whitfield via these links:
Website: markwhitfield.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialmarkwhitfieldguitaristpage/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwhitfieldtheguitarist/
Until next time!
It’s finally here:
As the final post in the FretDojo.com series on jazz blues guitar I’ve featured this month, I’m honored to welcome critically acclaimed jazz guitarist Mark Whitfield, in this exclusive interview.
Audio Version:
Simply put, this was one of the best conversations about jazz guitar I’ve ever had, and I was thrilled that Mark had time in his busy schedule for our conversation.
This interview also includes the title track off Mark’s brand new album, Grace – his 15th album as a bandleader and first release for 7 years.
A truly family affair, the new album features his two sons, Davis Whitfield on keys and Mark Whitfield Jr. on drums, as part of the Whitfield Family Band. I highly recommend checking it out! Get the album here>>
About Mark Whitfield
Mark Whitfield is one of the most highly regarded jazz guitarists alive today.
Throughout his career, he’s collaborated with legendary artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, and many others.
In 1990 the New York Times dubbed Whitfield “The Best Young Guitarist in the Business”. Later that year, Warner Bros. released his debut album The Marksman.
I reached out to Mark after working on a transcription from one of the tracks from this album: The Blues From Way Back, a jazz guitar blues I’ve been featuring lately on this website.
(Check out the full transcription I did of Mark’s solo from the Blues From Way Back here and a breakdown of essential licks from the solo here.)
In the interview, you’ll learn about…
Mark’s special relationship with the blues, and how he’s naturally been drawn to incorporating it into his jazz style.
Mark’s journey with jazz guitar, studying at Berklee College of Music, sessions at the Blue Note in New York, and beyond
Mark’s thoughts on how to learn jazz guitar to make solid progress, regardless of the time you have for practice.
The essential ingredients of an effective and rewarding jazz guitar practice session
How Mark met Joe Pass as a young man, leading to one of the most important (and unusual!) jazz guitar masterclasses he ever had.
Album’s and Resources Mentioned By Mark:
Album: Portraits of Duke Ellington – Joe Pass, feat. Ray Brown & Bobby Durham (1974)
Album: Breezin’ – George Benson (1976)
Mark’s brand new album Grace – to find out more and to get your copy, visit the album page on CD Baby here or on iTunes.
Thanks for Checking This Out!
To share your thoughts:
Leave a note in the comment section below.
Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or anywhere else you hang out online.
Special thanks to Mark Whitfield for joining me this week. Find out more about Mark Whitfield via these links:
Website: markwhitfield.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialmarkwhitfieldguitaristpage/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwhitfieldtheguitarist/
Until next time!
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