John Abercrombie - Standards, Scales & Composition

John Abercrombie is one of the most distinctive and influential voices in jazz guitar... a musician whose unique blend of lyrical improvisation, harmonic depth, and pioneering use of guitar synthesis has shaped the sound of modern jazz for decades.

In this intimate one-hour masterclass hosted by guitarist and educator Jody Fisher, Abercrombie opens up about the musical concepts and creative approach behind his playing. Topics covered include improvising over jazz standards, scale application, guitar synthesis and tone, and his personal approach to composition.

Whether you're looking to deepen your harmonic vocabulary, explore new improvisational ideas, or understand how one of jazz's great originals thinks about music, this session offers rare and direct insight from an artist at the top of his craft.

1 hour MP4 of video instruction | Hosted by Jody Fisher