Rhythm Guitarists in Jazz That You Should Check Out

Who are some of the great acoustic and electric rhythm guitarists in Jazz? James Chirillo shares with you some of his favorites.
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Recorded April 14, 2013

[@ChEApLUck]

So I think this might be the list Mr. Chirillo suggests us to checkout: Acoustic 1. Freddie Green 2. Allan Reuss 3. George Van Eps 4. Dick McDonough 5. Carl Kress 6. Eddie Lang Electric 7. Barney Kessel 8. Oscar Moore 9. Irving Ashby 10. Jim Hall Mentioned names.. Benny Goodman, Fred Van Eps, Gretsch, Oscar Peterson Trio, Nat Cole Trio, Bill Evans.

[@richardryan8462]

He also mentioned Herb Ellis when he mentioned Barney Kessel.

[@MARKMANIATT]

What!!!No Steve Jordan? Steve Jordan once commented,”Allan Reuss was the greatest bar non!” I guess he would know?

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Bucky Pizzarelli, who James knows very well, at the top of modern players along with Mr. Chirillo himself. James was the last first call player for Kenny Davern in his quartets and quintets.

[@Achase4u]

Gotta shout out my guy Barry Galbraith on rhythm. Lots of great names listed here, Barry was also outstanding with his rhythm playing and voice leading within comps.

[@bobhess5986]

Great video James. Thank you.

[@georgesember9069]

Thanks for the post. Very interesting and informative!

[@BackRowRacing98]

I would also add John Pisano

[@PetCemetaryDude]

and Wayne Wright

[@McGhinch]

There are certainly some more rhythm guitarists with a great name. I miss just one who influenced a lot of other guitarists and also played in a big band type orchestra: Eldon Shamblin.

[@robsgirl6465]

Check out the video of Gene Krupa and Anita O'day (Let Me Off Uptown). Who is the rhythm guitarist? That guy is wild! He's really getting into the groove! Who is that guy? Does anyone know?

[@hanzzee]

It's Bucky Pizzarelli

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1:44

[@octaviof.g.7316]

hell of a name

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​@@octaviof.g.7316died young too, it's fitting.

[@marcosking8]

Like every gypsy guitarist ever????

[@marcosking8]

Gypsy jazz *

[@FuzzballSounds1]

Too many notes!