Progressions: 100 Years of Jazz Guitar [Long Box]

Pros: Extensive selection, fabulous artists, great liner notes

Cons: Shotgun approach, first CD not of overpowering interest

The Bottom Line: This a thorough and informative collection for all types of listeners. Its occasional flaws do not mar what is an excellent portrayal of jazz guitar.

Review: Non-guitarists, too! There's some great stuff here. Read on. Guitar has often been a secondary instrument in the history of jazz. In a genre more commonly dominated by pianists, horn players, and big bands, the guitar generally served a background ...