Filmed at the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe Randy Johnston makes the classics soar with his performances of Body and Soul Here's That Rainy Day and If Ever I Would Leave You. The jazz times never stop onthis classic 12 track DVD.On March 18th 2005 with his latest CD approaching the pinnacle of the jazz chart Randy Johnston captured the energy of the moment in front of a packed house at the Smithsonian JazzCafe. Bassist Tom Pietrycha and drummer Tony Leone joined Randy on this exhilarating blend of originals and covers including John Coltrane’s Impressions and Don Militello's Seems Like Times Are Changin.Aseasoned professional with several world tours under his belt Randy has performed and recorded with Lou Donaldson Dr. Lonnie Smith Houston Person Etta Jones Lionel Hampton Brother Jack McDuff Warne Marsh Lee Konitz JoeyDeFrancesco Tom Harrell Irene Reid Rashid Ali and other jazz notables. Born in Detroit Randy studied at the University of Miami before moving to New York City in the early 1980s.

Widely heralded as one of the finest of a new generation of jazz guitarists Howard Alden regards the late George Van Eps with whom he recorded four CDs in the 1990s as one of his most important professionalinfluences.Howard's musical depth and instrumental mastery are clearly apparent in this concert recorded at the Smithsonian Jazz Café in Washington D.C. on January 27th 2006.Features: Jon Burr on Bass and Rob Garciaon Drums join Howard on a rich selection of jazz favorites with the beautiful voice of Terrie Richards Alden featured on Gone With the Wind.

Renowned studio musician, performer, recording artist, and clinician Matt Smith opens his bag of tricks and tells all in Chop Shop for Guitar. Matt demystifies topics such as chord progressions, 'cool notes' in solos, harp scales, harmonics, improvisation, alternate tunings, and much more. His unique, creative approach to composition, soloing, and mastering the fretboard will inspire and motivate you to reach new levels of musicianship and self-confidence in your playing. Providing all the tools you need to improve your playing, Chop Shop for Guitar is a must-have for all guitarists. The companion DVD is hosted by Matt Smith and includes lessons, MP3s, and demonstrations of the examples in the book. / Guitare