Jazz Guitar Greats

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Charlie Byrd

20130827

Moira Stuart delves into the life and career of jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd.

Moira Stuart explores some of her favourite jazz guitarists.

Pat Metheny

20130903

Following on from last year's King's Of Cool, jazz lover Moira Stuart turns her attention to the Jazz Guitar Greats - exploring the personal lives and careers of some of her favourite jazz guitarists.

Episode two focuses on American jazz fusion guitarist, composer and all round musical maestro, Pat Metheny. In an exclusive new interview, Pat talks candidly about how he first got involved in music, the skill behind his excellent compositions and what it was like working with David Bowie on the track 'This Is Not America'.

Moira Stuart delves into the life and career of jazz fusion guitarist Pat Metheny.

Moira Stuart explores some of her favourite jazz guitarists.

Herb Ellis

20130910

Moira talks candidly to Herb Ellis' son Mitch about what it was like growing up surrounded by some of the jazz greats including Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald. We'll also hear from author and broadcaster Alyn Shipton about what made Herb so special and about his time with the Oscar Peterson Trio.

Moira talks to Herb Ellis's son Mitch about growing up surrounded by jazz greats.

Moira Stuart explores some of her favourite jazz guitarists.

John Mclaughlin

20130917

The final episode of Moira's journey into the lives of some of jazz's most prolific guitarists sees her in deep conversation with John McLaughlin in an exclusive interview recorded at his home.

Hear him recount tales of his illustrious career so far, including jamming with Jimi Hendrix and working with Miles Davis.

Moira Stuart in conversation with John McLaughlin.

Moira Stuart explores some of her favourite jazz guitarists.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	Charlie Byrd	20130827	Moira Stuart delves into the life and career of jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd. Moira Stuart explores some of her favourite jazz guitarists.
02	Pat Metheny	20130903	Following on from last year's King's Of Cool, jazz lover Moira Stuart turns her attention to the Jazz Guitar Greats - exploring the personal lives and careers of some of her favourite jazz guitarists. Episode two focuses on American jazz fusion guitarist, composer and all round musical maestro, Pat Metheny. In an exclusive new interview, Pat talks candidly about how he first got involved in music, the skill behind his excellent compositions and what it was like working with David Bowie on the track 'This Is Not America'. Moira Stuart delves into the life and career of jazz fusion guitarist Pat Metheny. Moira Stuart explores some of her favourite jazz guitarists.
03	Herb Ellis	20130910	Following on from last year's King's Of Cool, jazz lover Moira Stuart turns her attention to the Jazz Guitar Greats - exploring the personal lives and careers of some of her favourite jazz guitarists. Moira talks candidly to Herb Ellis' son Mitch about what it was like growing up surrounded by some of the jazz greats including Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald. We'll also hear from author and broadcaster Alyn Shipton about what made Herb so special and about his time with the Oscar Peterson Trio. Moira talks to Herb Ellis's son Mitch about growing up surrounded by jazz greats. Moira Stuart explores some of her favourite jazz guitarists.
04	John Mclaughlin	20130917	The final episode of Moira's journey into the lives of some of jazz's most prolific guitarists sees her in deep conversation with John McLaughlin in an exclusive interview recorded at his home. Hear him recount tales of his illustrious career so far, including jamming with Jimi Hendrix and working with Miles Davis. Moira Stuart in conversation with John McLaughlin. Moira Stuart explores some of her favourite jazz guitarists.