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Expect the Unexpected
Bill Frisell's guitar finds melodies to sing in every corner of the musical world. By Scott Nygaard
Words and music to "Moon River"
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Grand Slam:
After 40-odd years as a soloist and collaborator, guitarist Jim Hall continues to break new ground. By Dan Ouellette
Music to "All the Things You Are"

Nylon and Steel
Genre-bending guitarists bridge the gap between classical and steel-string fingerstyle. By Scott Cmiel
Music to Peppino D'Agostino's "Piero's Theme"

DEPARTMENTS

JUMP STREET New York jazz cat Marc Ribot, singer-songwriter Kris Delmhorst, flatpickers Dan Crary and Beppe Gambetta, Happenings, and more.

REVIEWS Beatles' guitars book, flamenco recordings, and Hit List CDs and Videos.

ON THE WEB Blues Clues: Where to find the blues online. By Michael Simmons

STAGE AND STUDIO Former contestant David Hanners reports from the songwriting contest at the Minnesota Folk Festival.

SONG CRAFT Back to the Future: O Brother, Where Art Thou? brings blues maverick Chris Thomas King into the limelight. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers
Words and music to "Watermelon Man"

MARKETPLACE Browse the classified ads with live links to advertiser websites.

GEARBOX Audio-Technica and Oktava mics reviewed, equipment picks from Bill Frisell, Jim Hall, Marc Ribot, and others, plus new gear.

Q&A Answers to your questions about teaching styles, nickel strings, lowering your action, and more.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Basics: Unlocking the Fretboard. By Karen Hogg

Jazz Techniques: Soloing with Arpeggios. By Jamie Findlay

GREAT ACOUSTICS James Taylor's Olson SJ. By Teja Gerken

Cover: Jazz Improv great Bill Frisell. Photo by Anne Hamersky.