Jazz Guitar Legend Dave Stryker on 2026's Blue Fire & Recording at Van Gelder Studio
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed jazz guitarist Dave Stryker.
We caught up with Dave to talk about his 2026 album Blue Fire: The Van Gelder Session, a powerful new recording that captures his trio at the legendary Van Gelder Studio for the first time.
Dave first made his mark in jazz working with icons like Jack McDuff and Stanley Turrentine before launching a celebrated career as a bandleader and recording artist.
On Blue Fire, Stryker brings together his longtime trio featuring:
Jared Gold on organ
McClenty Hunter on drums
The album showcases…
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