Melodic Morsels from the Strings of Ken Karsh

Guitarist Ken Karsh is known to sometimes play a stunted-looking instrument that is tuned a fourth up from the traditional guitar, and that gives it a bright, magical sound: the guitalele. Whatever is in his hands, though, Ken makes it sing. The consummate guitar player, he is also versatile on the ukulele and mandolin; received... Continue Reading →

October 5, 2017 0

Sassy Strumming, Razor-Sharp Fingerwork At The Heart of “Jazz Gitan”

With its characteristic jaunty, Parisian feel, the spirit of gypsy jazz as made popular by Django Reinhardt lives on thanks to contemporary artists around the globe. In California, there’s one student of the art form who has made this his passion. Student has become teacher and a fully-credentialed gypsy jazz ambassador. Don Price’s band is... Continue Reading →

April 8, 2017 0

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