The Hot Box 64th edition:

…in which we check out guitar players filed under the letter B.

The file must run to two editions, so popular is that letter in the array of surnames. The letter B starts to illustrate the diversity and depth of the guitar’s contribution to the jazz music we love.

We are always seeking recordings by Irish artists and Irish inspired recordings, so if you know of any, let us know. The Hot Box is released on www.jazzireland.ie every 2 weeks, please tell your friends about The Hot Box and share it on social media. Questions, comments and requests to

Track Listing for The Hot Box #064 - The Guitar Files - Part 2

1. The Cooker: George Benson
   
   
2. You Know that I Know: Paul Bollenback
   
   
3. Stormy Monday Blues: Kenny Burrell
   
   
4. Moon and Sand: Kenny Burrell
   
   
5. When Wes Was: Hugh Buckley
   
   
6. Lover Man: Jimmy Bruno
   
   
7. Favela: Charlie Byrd
   
   
8. How Insensitive: Charlie Byrd
   
   
9. Breadwinner: Kenny Burrell
   
   
10. It’s A Lovely Day Today: Ed Bickert (with Rosemary Clooney)
    
    
11. Giblet Gravy: George Benson

Hot Box 65 will feature more “B” guitarists - Peter Bernstein, Jakob Bro, Gene Bertoncini, Craig Brann and more.

Author: Donald Helme

Donald presented Jazz Alley, Ireland’s number one jazz show, on RTE Lyric FM from the station’s first week on air until the end of 2015. “I am not a musician, and have never pretended to be anything other than a lifetime fan with loads of experience and hopefully, good ears.”

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