Method and Solos for Jump Blues Guitar 2-DVD Set-Cult figure rock & roll legend and music writer Cub Koda defined jump blues as 'an up-tempo jazz-tinged style of blues that first came to prominence in the mid- to late '40s. Usually featuring a vocalist in front of a large horn-driven orchestra or medium sized combo with multiple horns the style is earmarked by a driving rhythm intensely shouted vocals and honking tenor saxophone solos - all of those very elements a precursor to rock & roll. The lyrics are almost always celebratory in nature full of braggadocio and swagger.'Dutch recording artist and top European Guitar educator Matthieu Brandt spent a decade interviewing and studying with many of the originatorsof Jump Blues to document the style and create this essential Jump Blues course for Guitar.This 2-DVD set is presented as a methodology covering theory comping accompanist riffs horn lines arranged for Guitar and several approaches for soloing drilling down on many approaches for opening up the neck for the scales arps and riffs that are employed in swing and Jump Blues Guitar.It also ices the cake with 12 tasty solos followed by in-depth analysis of several jump blues giants such as Brian Setzer T-Bone Walker Charlie Christian Gatemouth Brown and Freddie King all of whom have their own signature sound. Accompanying vocalists and soloists is a big part of the style and is as challenging and rewarding as soloing. A sizable chunk of these DVDs is dedicated to voicings pulling off various rhythms and locking up with the rhythm section.

The legendary Delta-inspired blues-rockers performing at the Fillmore San Francisco in 1994 with all the atmosphere and electricity of a true homecoming show.Whilst Elvis and Buddy Holly were riding high in the hit parade young Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady looked to Lightnin' Hopkins and Chuck Berry for inspiration digging deep into the heritage of the rural blues and forging a band that was as raw and direct as their heroes. Over 25 years and countless recordings later Electric Hot Tuna returned to San Francisco for a very special celebratory performance that was captured on film.With songs including Ode To Billy Dean I See The Lightand 99 Year Blues this is a unique chance to witness the genuine article and some genuine blues magic.