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Jim Hall (Interview by Bill Frisell)
When the Fretboard Journal asked Bill Frisell if he’d like to interview his guitar hero, we didn’t know what to expect. The resulting interview, our latest featuring one legendary artist interviewing another, encompasses everything from Hall’s early days learning the guitar in Ohio and his influences to the musicians he accompanies today. We also take a close-up look at Hall’s Gibson ES-175 and interview Gary Larson, The Far Side cartoonist, about the lessons he’s received from both Frisell and Hall. A couple of years in the making, this story is a fascinating look into what makes both jazz guitar greats tick (in the meantime, the duo even recorded an album together, entitled Hemispheres). |
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Telluride at 35
Editor Marc Greilsamer teams up with photographer Tim Benko to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the legendary Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Included are stunning, behind-the-scenes photographs of the festival over the years (including rare shots of Bill Monroe, John Hartford and Hot Rize), interviews with key Telluride players (including Sam Bush, Drew Emmitt, Tim O’Brien and Jerry Douglas) and much more.
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John Monteleone
Contributor John Thomas takes us inside the New York workshop of John Monteleone, arguably the world’s greatest living archtop builder. Monteleone tells us about the influence of the Art Deco movement on his guitars and mandolins, describes his interactions with fellow building greats Mario Maccaferri and Jimmy D’Aquisto and shows off some of the innovations he’s put into his recent instruments. We also get detailed pictures of a Montelone that formerly belonged to Mike Marshall, a Grand Artist f-style mandolin from 1982.
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James Williamson
In 1972, James Williamson found himself taking over the guitar duties for the legendary proto-punk band the Stooges. Derek See interviews Williamson about his guitar work on the famed Raw Power album, the Gibson Les Paul Special he used on that recording and his current love (slack-key guitar). In addition to vintage photographs of Williamson with the Stooges, this article features several new, close-up shots of Williamson’s beat-but-beautiful Les Paul.
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Wayne Henderson
Clapton’s Guitar author Allen St. John revisits Wayne Henderson, the exclusive flattop guitar builder (and performer) from Rugby, Virginia, to see how life has changed for the luthier since the book was published. Photos abound of Henderson in his tiny workshop; he also shows off his personal guitar, the stunning Henderson #400.
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Fred Carter, Jr.
Nashville “A-Team” session legend Fred Carter, Jr. has led a career most of us can only dream of. You’ve heard him on hits by Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters and even on Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Boxer.” But, as he tells writer Rich Kienzle, it hasn’t always been easy. Carter describes the challenges of being a successful session player, the perils of running your own recording studio and the guitars he used on his most famous recordings. This story features all new photographs of Carter today, and his most prized gear. |
Stephen Bruton
Publisher Jason Verlinde travels to Austin to interview legendary guitarist, singer-songwriter and record producer Stephen Bruton. Bruton shows off some of his favorite guitars, tells us about the music lessons he took from Ted Greene and shares some of his favorite memories of playing alongside Kris Kristofferson, Delbert McClinton, Bonnie Raitt and others.
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| Plus: Kurt Schoen’s Winchester Turbo Diddley; Kenny Sultan and Tom Ball; Frank Ford’s “vintage” mandolin and more. |
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