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Jazz guitar improvisation blends theory, technique, and personal expression into spontaneous melodies. From mastering chord tones and scales to exploring advanced reharmonization, it’s a skill built ...

The instrument hasn’t always been a central player in jazz, but the best guitarists have taken up the challenge of finding their own way. Fourteen musicians and writers share their favorites. Credit..