Guitar Corner / Duets

Duets

Sometimes our audio excerpts are two guitars; others come from the original recordings. For example the audio excerpt for Joe Said So comes from the trio recording of Jon Gordon (alto sax) with guitarist Ben Monder and drums. You can see and hear the duet duo if you click on the song title, which takes you to the song page for Joe Said So. Scroll down to see the video.

Hank Mobley's The Break Through audio excerpt comes from guitarist Bernstein's recording with organ and drums. You'll see and hear our guitar duo when you click on the song title and scroll to the video. Click on the Guitar Corner tab on the song pages to get more info about the Duet.

Of course, you could play our duets on gigs, with a rhythm section. Playing them with two guitars is also great; the two of you have to make sure you both have the "time" feel together. Good practice!

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Ben Monder

Ben Monder is truly one of the most innovative and inimitable guitarists on the scene today. Able to summon a multitude of soundscapes from his guitar, a result of his nearly mythical work-ethic and connection to the instrument, Monder’s expansive palette has found him in demand from artists as wide ranging as Paul Motian, Brother Jack McDuff, and David Bowie.

Joe Said So - Jon Gordon Swing (medium up)

Herb Ellis

Herb Ellis was widely known for his blues-inflected soloing and masterful rhythm playing, most famously alongside Ray Brown in Oscar Peterson’s trio. Guitarist Jim Hall revered him for his “fantastic fire and drive.” Born in Farmersville, Texas, in 1921, he played banjo and harmonica before learning the guitar and studying at North Texas State Teachers College—currently known as the University of North Texas.

Windflower - Sara Cassey Swing (medium)

Peter Bernstein

Jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. During that time he has participated in over 80 recordings and numerous festival, concert and club performances with musicians from all generations.

Break Through - Hank Mobley Swing (medium up)

Remo Palmier

Remo Palmier may not be jazz’s most well known guitarist, but his resume speaks for itself. During the 1940s, Palmier worked with Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Teddy Wilson, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan—the few available recordings from this era showcase Palmier’s bebop-influenced style.

Windflower - Sara Cassey Swing (medium)