The 62nd edition of The Hot Box opens up the guitar files for an alphabetical series that will cover a wide range of eras and styles in the very wide world of the guitar in jazz. By some margin the guitar is the most popular of all musical instruments, and its presence in jazz is no less widespread, blossoming when someone had the bright idea of amplifying its sound. Right now, there are over 30 pro or semi-pro guitarists in Ireland who play jazz, although finding their recorded output may be problematic.

So, we start with The A File - John Abercrombie, Howard Alden and Laurindo Almeida for starters.

Read more: The Hot Box #062 - The Guitar Files - Part 1

On this episode of Jazz Mine from Sean Brophy you can hear tracks from Knut Mikalsen & Louis Stewart, Sean Hession with Louis Stewart, Derrick Hodge, Linley Hamilton Quintet, Charlie Parker and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 269 Saturday 29th August 2020 incl. Louis Stewart & Charlie Parker

On this edition I remember the Irish Jazz Guitar virtuoso Louis Stewart at the 4th Anniversary of his passing.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 27.08.20 A tribute to Louis Stewart

On this episode of Jazz Mine from Sean Brophy you can hear tracks from Charlie Parker Quintet, Ambrose Akinmusire, Jimmy Heath Sextet, Jimmy Heath with Gregory Porter, The Miles Davis Quintet and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 268 Saturday 22nd August 2020 incl. Jimmy Heath, Miles Davis & Charlie Parker

On this edition I feature the trombone in the development of Jazz, from the pioneering Bebop playing of J.J.Johnson and others to its modern contemporary sound. Music by J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, Benny Green, Willie Dennis, Steve Turre, Wycliffe Gordon, Michael Dease and Nick Finzer.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 20.08.20 "Dig dem Bones" The Sound of the Trombone

On this episode of Jazz Mine from Sean Brophy you can hear tracks from Melody Gardot, Gediminas Karkauskas, Maria Schneider Orchestra, Michel Portal, Marcin Wasilewski Trio with Joe Lovano and more..........Saturdays 5PM on dublincityfm.ie

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Read more: Jazz Mine No. 267 Saturday 15th August 2020 incl. Maria Schneider Orchestra

On this edition I continue my 83rd Birthday Anniversary Feature of life and work of Charlie Haden and here in Part 2 I concentrate on his music in a Trio + Duo Setting.

Read more: Tales from the far Side 13.08.20 A Tribute to Charlie Haden Part 2 In Trio + Duo Settings