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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 05/52

How well do you know the music of Santana’s “Once It’s Gotcha” layers Latin jazz percussion with Carlos Santana’s subtle guitar and vocals, while Bill Frisell’s “Outlaws” shifts between jazz fusion and Americana across two albums, each offering distinct moods. Prince’s “Controversy” boldly questions identity with synth-heavy grooves, and Black Sabbath’s “Supernaut” delivers unrelenting riffs adored by legends like Jeff Beck. John Scofield’s “Acidhead” blurs jazz, funk, and electronic chaos, while James Blood Ulmer’s “President of Hell” dives into raw, experimental blues. Rock Candy Funk Party’s “Don’t Funk With Me” delivers playful funk energy, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd revives B.B. King classics with fiery solos and emotional depth. Steve Hackett’s “El Niño” storms through progressive rock with symphonic intensity, and George Benson’s “Valdez in the Country” melds finesse and groove in a jazz-funk classic.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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How well do you know the music of Pat Metheny reshapes Carly Simon's "That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be" into a tender baritone guitar instrumental, while John Fahey’s “Old Southern Medley” weaves Americana with subversive nuance. Paco de Lucía’s “Antonia (Buleria Por Solea)” balances flamenco tradition with modern flair, and Tommy Emmanuel’s "Eva Waits" blends delicate fingerpicking with cinematic tension. Eddie Van Halen’s iconic "Eruption" redefined guitar solos, and Yngwie Malmsteen’s virtuosic "Far Beyond the Sun" revels in neoclassical theatrics. Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Riviera Paradise” offers a jazz-tinged reprieve, while Joe Bonamassa’s “Never Give All Your Heart” delivers polished blues-rock. Shawn Lane’s "Improvisation 2" channels chaotic brilliance, and Charlie Hunter’s “Untitled Improvisation #2” merges groove and innovation, with James “Blood” Ulmer adding raw fusion to the mix in “Black Rock.”? Take our 12-track quiz.

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How well do you know the music of Thos are standout tracks like The Rolling Stones’ gritty "Can’t You Hear Me Knocking," blending Keith Richards’ raw riffs with Mick Taylor’s impromptu solos and Bobby Keys’ sultry sax. Larry Carlton’s smooth "Burnable" showcases lyrical precision in jazz fusion, while Nils Lofgren’s heartfelt "Keith Don’t Go" is an emotional nod to Keith Richards. Albert King’s "Born Under a Bad Sign" channels blues swagger with timeless riffs, and Matt Schofield’s "Dreaming of You" thrives on live-stage chemistry. Whitesnake’s "Crying in the Rain" contrasts its bluesy 1982 version with the glam-metal sheen of 1987, and Silverchair’s intense "Freak" bursts with grunge angst. The G3 tour performance of "Highway Star," featuring Joe Satriani, Phil Collen, and John Petrucci, turns the classic into a fiery guitar duel, while Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s "Deja Voodoo" asserts youthful blues-rock audacity. Eddie Van Halen’s NAMM demo mixes personal anecdotes with spontaneous riffs, leaving an intimate yet electrifying mark.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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