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 ...

The instrument hasn’t always been a central player in jazz, but the best guitarists have taken up the challenge of finding their own way. Fourteen musicians and writers share their favorites. Credit..

Zach Top is slated to perform his song “Guitar” at the 2025 CMA Awards, and the lyrics describe his lifelong fascination with music. Zach Top is a 28-year-old country singer-songwriter and guitarist.

The Liverpool band’s debut looks at rock music and quotidian life through their own bizarre, distorted pop lens. Guitar Music was originally made as a “rock” album before producer James Dring helped ...