The Eclectic Guitar

Long Study: Miles Okazaki on Thelonious Monk, New Music, and the Practice of Attention

A conversation about inhabiting the jazz great’s songbook, shaping new music, and the art of teaching focus—plus a transcription of “Children’s Song.”

Sep 10 • 

Adam Perlmutter

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August 2025

Still in Progress: Bill Frisell on Orchestras, Old Tunes, and the Ongoing Work of Playing

The endlessly inventive guitarist on his orchestral dream project, the evolving nature of old tunes, and his lifelong dialogue with the instrument—plus…

Aug 15 • 

Adam Perlmutter

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The Long View: Molly Miller’s Expansive Approach to Guitar

The L.A. musician and educator on early years with her siblings, the intuitive bond of her trio, and her latest album—featuring a transcription of her…

Aug 2 • 

Adam Perlmutter

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May 2025

Julian Lage: Chasing the Impossible, Part 2 of 2

Lage on the unaccompanied intro—how it sets a mood, reveals intent, and reshapes what it means to begin. Includes transcriptions and reflections on some…

May 10 • 

Adam Perlmutter

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December 2024

Julian Lage: Chasing the Impossible, Part 1 of 2

The guitarist-composer shares the deep thinking behind his work and his collaborations with Collings Guitars. Plus, a full transcription of his…

Dec 4, 2024 • 

Adam Perlmutter

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October 2024

Shape Shifter: Mary Halvorson’s Sonic Evolution

With her Guild archtop in hand, Halvorson continues to reshape the boundaries of jazz guitar. Includes a transcription of her composition “Tailhead.”

Oct 4, 2024 • 

Adam Perlmutter

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September 2024

Between Worlds: Twanguero’s Deep Exploration of Guitar Traditions

The guitarist-composer on his musical journey from Valencia, Spain, to Los Angeles, featuring a transcription of his new composition “Fue tanto el amor”

Sep 11, 2024 • 

Adam Perlmutter

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August 2024

A National Treasure

Remembering Happy Traum (1938–2024), plus a transcription of his arrangement of "There’s a Bright Side Somewhere”

Aug 2, 2024 • 

Adam Perlmutter

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July 2024

Strange Incantations: Gwenifer Raymond Embraces the Wild Side of Fingerstyle Guitar

A conversation with the Welsh instrumentalist and composer, as well as a transcription from her most recent album

Jul 3, 2024 • 

Adam Perlmutter

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June 2024

String Juggler: Adam Levy and His Many Musical Hats, Part 2 of 2

Levy on the making of the jazz album of his dreams and the tools of his trade, plus a transcription of the studio recording of his new composition “Your…

Jun 10, 2024 • 

Adam Perlmutter

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String Juggler: Adam Levy and His Many Musical Hats, Part 1 of 2

Talking with the jazz guitarist, composer, and educator about his winding path to becoming a singer-songwriter, plus a transcription of his song “Got My…

Jun 3, 2024 • 

Adam Perlmutter

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May 2024

I Am the Instrument: Pierre Bensusan Transcends the Acoustic Guitar

The French-Algerian guitarist, composer, and singer reflects on his life in DADGAD tuning, followed by a transcription of his arrangement of “Hekimoğlu”

May 24, 2024 • 

Adam Perlmutter

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