Remembering the life and music of legendary jazz guitarist Emily Remler

For those that have been patiently waiting for transcriptions of Emily’s wonderful take on Wes Montgomery’s D Natural Blues played at the beginning of her lesson video Bebop & Swing Guitar, Guy Fenocchi has come to the rescue. Through Watch and Learn Inc, Guy breaks down the techniques and methods that make this blues song swing so sweetly.
For a very small and reasonable fee you can download the full lesson, over 16 minutes, plus more importantly you also receive the notation and tab for leaning the head, a great bonus for eager students. Guy really knows his business, his teaching style is easy going but very direct and instinctual. You can find more of his lessons and examples at FreeGuitarVideos.com. Also, don’t forget to check out Guy’s own incredible playing at Youtube. We are in great appreciation that he took the time to provide this lesson on one of the more popular requests for Emily’s short performances. Thanks Guy!

And in perfect timing, for players who love power tab versions, long time Emily fan Clive Blackman has graciously shared his transcription of Emily’s Bb Blues in pdf form as well. Between these two very helpful guides and video lesson, if B flat blues has been on your list of songs to learn, there’s never been a better time to dig in.

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Nineteen Years Gone

May 4th marked the 19th year since we lost Emily. I have yet to find an appropriate way to recognize or even reconcile this date. It is still a difficult and deeply emotional anniversary. What I can say is thanks to many of you who have expressed your thoughts both in private and public, for the enduring spirit and memory of Emily. She is always with us.



Photo by Anthony Brennan

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Ladies Of Jazz Guitar: grew initially from the Biography page but has taken on it’s own significance. You will find a more thorough history of early women jazz guitarists with related links plus websites of today’s players and videos from great performances, past and present.

Lessons: premieres a series of private lessons from Emily and one of her former students. We not only get a chance to listen in but also have access to relevant material including a few notes written in her own hand. It’s a work in progress with additional lessons to come but there is more than enough to get started on.

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