We saw Martin Taylor, Frank Vignola and John Jorgenson last year on their "The Great Guitars" tour (link below). I've spent a lot of time listening to all kinds of jazz. On guitar, mostly Wes Montgomery, of course, as well as Larry Carlton, Bill Frisell, Al Di Meola, Larry Coryell, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, Kenny Burrell, and George Benson. Oddly, no women. Oh, I guess Joni Mitchell's "Hejira" is close, a blend of genres. Took my daughter to see John Pizzarelli when she was about nine. Took her to see Mark Knopfler when she was ten (okay, not jazz). And to see Shawn Colvin do a solo acoustic set. She's not a jazz guitarist either, obviously, but she is a fine, underrated player.

Right now, my favorite guitarist is Molly Tuttle -- bluegrass, not jazz. Sorry. I think she's touring with Tommy Emmanuel. Here's the first time they played together (is there anyone who is happier playing than Tommy Emmanuel?): YouTube: Video

Speaking of firsts, Molly was the first female guitarist to win Best Guitarist at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards. She is scary good.

Let me close with a plug for Jason Isbell's new album, "Weathervanes". Great stuff. Saw him a few months ago. Another fine player, combining flat picking and finger picking in an interesting, impossible (for me) to duplicate style.

Thanks for the tread. I learned of some new musicians.

Jason Isbell: YouTube: Volunteer (Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit - Topic)

Molly Tuttle w/ Billy Strings: YouTube: Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings | American Acoustasonic Stratocaster | Fender (Fender)

Martin Taylor, Frank Vignola and John Jorgenson: YouTube: Video

Shawn Colvin: YouTube: Video