Al Valenti - Plectrum's Segovia
Born in New York in 1914, Al Valenti got his start in music by playing the mandolin under the instruction of his father who was a...
Test Pilot - George M. Smith
Born in 1912 in New York, George M. Smith started out like so many of his peers by first playing the banjo. When his family moved to Los...
An April Kiss
April Kisses - Eddie Lang Many guitarists are aware of Eddie Lang and his status as one of the first to popularize the guitar in the jazz...
Sutton Mutton - Carl Kress
Originally recorded on August 8, 1939, in New York City for the Decca Label, Sutton Mutton is one of Carl Kress’ more popular solo guitar...
Rhythm Guitar - This Machine Creates Texture and Interest
When asked what the most difficult instrument in the orchestra is, Leonard Bernstein responded: “The second fiddle. I can get plenty of...
Frank Victor - Part II
Stringin’ Along With Annabelle and Etude I In a wonderful interview with Frank Victor in Swing Magazine from June of 1935 (1), The author...
Frank Victor - Part I
Frets & Strings and Pick It and Play It I’ve always had a special fondness for Frank Victor (b.1897 - d.1970) ever since I first read...
