Jazz is littered with examples of starry duos aligning in one-off recording projects that do not quite match expectations. Often the lack of real spark comes down to too much deference being shown.

Guitarist Martin Taylor is about as multi-faceted as any player on the modern scene. Whereas many guitarists have reached similar heights within the jazz world, Taylor has developed simultaneous ...

Walking into Russo Music on Lake Avenue in Asbury Park, guitars from all of the major American legacy brands adorn the walls. There is Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Fender, Gretsch — starting at around $129 ...