Fusion Guitarists

Jay Graydon is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer, and arranger known for his impeccable guitar skills and work in the pop, jazz, and rock... Jay Graydon profile

Jon Herington is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known as the longtime guitarist for Steely Dan. With a background in jazz and ... Jon Herington profile

John McLaughlin, born on January 4, 1942, in Doncaster, England, is a highly influential jazz fusion guitarist and composer. He began playing guita... John McLaughlin profile

Steve Vai is a virtuoso guitarist known for his unparalleled technical skill and innovative approach to the instrument. With his lightning-fast s... Steve Vai profile

Steve Lukather, born on October 21, 1957, in San Fernando Valley, California, is a renowned American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record prod... Steve Lukather profile

Scott Henderson is a fusion guitarist known for his fiery playing style and adventurous approach to improvisation. With his blues-infused lines and... Scott Henderson profile

Robben Ford, born on December 16, 1951, in Woodlake, California, is an acclaimed American blues, jazz, and rock guitarist. Known for his sophistica... Robben Ford profile

A consummate musician and seasoned performer, Rick Derringer's tenure as a guitarist for Steely Dan marked a significant chapter in his illustrious... Rick Derringer profile

Pat Metheny is a groundbreaking jazz guitarist and composer whose expansive body of work has earned him widespread recognition and acclaim. Pat Metheny profile

Mike Stern always reminds me of a jagged tone with his signature FX? He is a jazz guitarist known for his dynamic playing style and inventive appro... Mike Stern profile

Lee Ritenour is an acclaimed American jazz guitarist known for his versatile playing style and contributions to contemporary jazz, smooth jazz, and... Lee Ritenour profile

Larry Carlton, AKA "Mr 335" born on March 2, 1948, in Torrance, California, is a renowned American guitarist whose work spans a variety of genres i... Larry Carlton profile

John Scofield is a versatile guitarist known for his distinctive blend of jazz, funk, and blues. With his soulful playing style and adventurous imp... John Scofield profile

Joe Satriani is a guitar virtuoso known for his extraordinary technique and melodic sensibility. With his signature instrumental compositions and e... Joe Satriani profile

With his eclectic style and unparalleled technical proficiency, Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter left an indelible mark on Steely Dan's discography during his t... Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter profile

Who is the guitarist Rick Beato calls 1 of 1. Jeff Beck. He is indeed unique. Never makes a mistake. Lyrical, melodic, Bluesy. His judicious use of... Jeff Beck profile

Frank Gambale is an Australian guitarist known for his pioneering work in the field of sweep picking and jazz fusion. With his lightning-fast techn... Frank Gambale profile

Dean Parks’ tenure as a guitarist for Steely Dan showcased his impeccable musicianship and keen ear for melody. With his soulful guitar lines and i... Dean Parks profile

Carlos Santana is a rare animal, solely an instrumentalist, a guitarist front man. Carlos is a pioneering guitarist whose fusion of rock, blues, an... Carlos Santana profile

Allan Holdsworth was a lesser-known English guitarist whose groundbreaking work in progressive rock and jazz fusion is still well worth a listen. Allan Holdsworth profile

Al Di Meola is a pioneering guitarist known for his groundbreaking work in jazz fusion and world music. He began his career as guitarist at just 19... Al Di Meola profile

I’m Ben. This is my website. Built by a Muso, for Muso’s. I know what you want. Like you, I am seeking the Zen of music - in my case through my mai... Benny Sutton profile