Jazz and blues guitarist Woody Mann provides a new introduction on this DVD. He learned from the legendary Rev. Gary Davis and then played and recorded with Son House, Bukka White and John Fahey. He has performed throughout the world, recorded over a dozen CDs, and is an internationally renowned guitar teacher.

Six essential guitar lessons from the masters of jazz guitar

Lesson 1: Joe Pass will show you jazz chord substitution for blues, plus chord embellishments.
Lesson 2: Emily Remler will discuss swing, comping, guidetones, and the Charleston rhythm.
Lesson 3: Brian Setzer will cover unique blues chord substitutions and jazz chord comping.
Lesson 4: Duke Robillard will go over Charlie Christian style, swing phrasing, single-note blues/jazz, and passing tones.
Lesson 5: Tuck Andress will cover walking basslines, chords, and true independence.
Lesson 6: Joe Beck will discuss how to work on common tones, chord voicings, and chord melodies.