*Leo Kottke pictured above, Amy Kerwin Photo*
On the Cover: Leo Kottke
Writer E.E. Bradman catches up with the fingerstyle legend, whose latest album, Noon, is part of an ongoing collaboration with Phish bassist Mike Gordon.
Features, Lessons & Departments
- Kaki King: A conversation with the bold modern fingerstylist
- Early Jazz Guitarists: Writer and guitarist Nick Rossi on John Trueheart, Bernard “Bunky” Addison, Morris “Fruit” White, and other undersung early jazz players
- Pat Metheny: The jazz guitarist enlists classical guitar masters Jason Vieaux and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet to play bold new works
- Pickin’: An arrangement of the traditional song “Leather Britches”
- Woodshed: Nick Millevoi’s arrangement of “Yiddishe Hora” serves as a great introduction to klezmer
- Weekly Workout: Al Petteway offers blues exercises in DADGAD tuning
- Here’s How: Tips for shopping for guitars at Craigslist, estate sales, etc.
- The Basics: Ongoing chord-melody series by jazz guitarist Greg Ruby
- Mixed Media: Reviews of new release from Mark O’Connor, Gwenifer Raymond; Robin Bullock, John Smith, Adam Traum, and more.
Songs
- “It Had to Be You”– Campfire arrangement of the great American song
- “Wish You Were Here”– Pink Floyd classic
- “Leather Britches”– Traditional
- “Yiddishe Hora”– Traditional
Gear Reviews
- Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird and J-200
- L.R. Baggs Voiceprint DI
- Fender Acoustic Preverb and Smolder Overdrive pedals
- Bose L1 Pro PA system
And More!
Key Dates
- Advertising reservations due by April 2, 2021
- Advertising materials due by April 9, 2021
- Issue on sale June 1, 2021
*subject to change