Me:nu Du Jour Apr.22 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige, Michael Bublé, Isley Brothers, Prince, Tina Turner, Marcus Miller, Yo La Tengo, The Cure We Celebrate Peter Frampton, Richie…
This week In Guitar Virtuosi 16/52
Muddy Waters, Lonnie Mack, Walter Trout, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins, Keith Richards, Bill Frisell, Dan Auerbach, Shawn Lane, John Frusciante, Prince, Peter Frampton, Joe Bonamassa
Me:nu Du Jour Mar.29 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Supertramp, Velvet Underground, Jackson 5, George Duke, Mulatu Astatke, Lalo Schifrin, Ali Farka Touré, Ry Cooder, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Suede We Celebrate Perry Farrell,…
This week In Guitar Virtuosi 13/52
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Satriani, John Petrucci & Uli Roth, Buckethead, Angus Young, Steve Hackett, Peter Frampton, Tommy Emmanuel, Shawn Lane, Gilad Hekselman, Larry Coryell
Me:nu Du Jour February 20 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Steely Dan, Tricky, George Harrison, The Smiths, Sepultura, Tangerine Dream, McCoy Tyner We Celebrate Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Rihanna, Ian Brown, Stone Roses, Ibrahim Ferrer,…
This week In Guitar Virtuosi 07/52
Pat Metheny’s reworking of Carly Simon’s "That's The Way I Always Heard It Should Be" transforms its emotional weight into intricate instrumental nuances, highlighted by the unique 42-string Pikasso guitar. Shawn Lane’s "Rice with the Angels" takes a more chaotic yet cohesive approach, blending fusion and jazz elements in a raw, immersive live performance alongside Jonas Hellborg and Jeff Sipe, creating a soundscape that's both intense and intricate.
Rory Gallagher injects lively storytelling into "Secret Agent" from his 1976 album "Calling Card," pairing cheeky themes with energetic slide guitar, while Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck's live duet on "Little Brown Bird" showcases subtle blues interplay over showy technique. Steve Hackett’s "Every Day" balances personal gravity with prog-pop charm, highlighted by shifting guitar tones and thoughtful arrangements, making it a standout on his *Spectral Mornings* album.
Me:nu Du Jour February 14 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Boyz II Men, Whitney Houston, Laurie Anderson, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Heart, Kanye West, PJ Harvey, The Who, Sarah Vaughan, Pharoah Sanders We…
This week In Guitar Virtuosi 06/52
Michel Petrucciani’s take on Miles Davis’ "So What" from a 1998 Stuttgart concert highlights its staying power, with Anthony Jackson’s steady bass and Steve Gadd’s subtle drumming anchoring restrained improvisation. Meanwhile, John Coltrane’s quartet version of "I Want to Talk About You" on *Soultrane* strips an old big-band tune to its emotional core, balancing reverence with hints of the freedom he’d later fully embrace.
Wayne Shorter’s "Starry Night" from *Without a Net* showcases conversational interplay within his quartet, while Chick Corea’s ambitious "Moseb the Executioner" merges diverse traditions despite feeling structurally dense. Dizzy Gillespie’s "A Night in Tunisia" pushes Afro-Cuban rhythms into bebop's restless energy, contrasting with Jimmy Smith’s warmer jazz-organ twist on "Honky Tonk," particularly live. Each track offers glimpses of its artist’s unique touchpoint in jazz history.
Me:nu Du Jour February 5 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Sade, Ray Charles, Lou Rawls, Bryan Ferry, Cream, Bee Gees, Lenny Kravitz, Nick Cave, Wayne Shorter We Celebrate Al Kooper, Bobby Brown, Kevin Gates…
Me:nu Du Jour January 25 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, D'Angelo, Little Feat, Destroyer, Pat Metheny, Bright Eyes We Celebrate Alicia Keys, Lil Mosey, Etta James, Antonio Carlos Jobim,…
This week In Guitar Virtuosi 04/52
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.”
Me:nu Du Jour November 19 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Joni Mitchell, Toni Braxton, George Harrison, Robbie Williams, Don Henley, Shawn Lane, Charles Mingus, Nils Frahm We Celebrate Tyga We Watch Stevie Wonder, Alison…
This week In Guitar Virtuosi 47/52
Jeff Beck, Shawn Lane, Pat Metheny, Peter Green, Mike Stern, Robin Trower, Joe Walsh, Billy Gibbons, John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix, Albert Collins, Walter Trout, Link Wray
This week In Guitar Virtuosi 38/52
Freddie King, Duane Allman, Albert King, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Page, B.B. King, Jeff Beck, John McLaughlin, Steve Howe, Steve Hackett, Terje Rypdal, Shawn Lane, Ralph Towner, John Abercrombie
