the greatest jazz guitar player is 71!!

**gonzo** · January-5th-2013, 01:17 AM

happy b-day!!! john mclaughlin is 71 today. still the greatest after all these years.

**Kevin Bresnahan** · January-5th-2013, 07:30 AM

I just checked - Kenny Burrell is 81, not 71.

**ormsbop** · January-5th-2013, 08:53 AM

and Johnny Smith is 6 months shy of 91.

But happy B'day to Johnny Mac!

**jazzbluescat** · January-5th-2013, 10:06 AM

I thought this thread was going to be about Pat Martino.

**clinthopson** · January-5th-2013, 02:18 PM

Jim Hall has to be in that age category.

IMHO one of the half-dozen giants in jazz guitar history.

**Robert de St. Loup** · January-5th-2013, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by clinthopson

Jim Hall has to be in that age category.

IMHO one of the half-dozen giants in jazz guitar history.

Agreed. And he's 82.

**clinthopson** · January-5th-2013, 05:26 PM

McLauglin doesn't make the cut.

**hornplayer** · January-7th-2013, 11:02 AM

mmmmmmm "greatest" is a matter of personal taste.

**jazzbluescat** · January-7th-2013, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by clinthopson

McLauglin doesn't make the cut.

Agreed, almost like comparing apples & oranges.

**Peterdubya** · January-8th-2013, 08:00 PM

I love apples..... they're the best!

**Peterdubya** · January-8th-2013, 08:01 PM

Oranges are really good too.... I might like them more.

**Peterdubya** · January-8th-2013, 08:01 PM

no.... no Apples..... it's apples all the way.

although...... I love a good navel orange.

**jazzbluescat** · January-9th-2013, 09:31 AM

How 'bout horse apples?

**Dr Dave** · January-9th-2013, 03:10 PM

I've always thought McLaughlin's best playing was with Miles.

Check this out. The fireworks start at 8:10:

**Pete C** · January-13th-2013, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by jazzbluescat

I thought this thread was going to be about Pat Martino.

I'm excited; I'm going to see Martino in Philly next Saturday night, and earlier that evening Dave Burrell & Steve Swell.

**arlenburg** · February-16th-2013, 04:12 AM

Some of the most notable jazz guitarists in the world are Wes Montgomery and Charlie Christian

**jazzbluescat** · February-16th-2013, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by Pete C

I'm excited; I'm going to see Martino in Philly next Saturday night, and earlier that evening Dave Burrell & Steve Swell.

Lucky you! Martino is just plain astounding, expecially when you consider his past health issue, learning to play all over again. [I caught him way back when he was with McDuff at Connolleys in Boston.]

**Dylan03** · February-16th-2013, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by Dr Dave

I've always thought McLaughlin's best playing was with Miles.

Check this out. The fireworks start at 8:10:

That's exactly what I think! It's sad because I'm really not too fond of John's newest album.

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