With a long-awaited studio album, Two Shades Of Blue , poised for release, the master of jazz-flavoured blues dropped by the Guitarist studios to talk about his new record and the guitars he’s used during his career, and record two exclusive videos

The former Mr Big guitarist and solo artist reflects on the singular genius of Allan Holdsworth and the playing that changed everything.

The long running psychedelic rock, jazz, space rock and more collective return with the final part of a trilogy.

Gong ’s music has always been out of this world, but on their latest offering, Bright Spirit, they transcend darkness with a hefty dose of glissando and a pinch of System 7. Frontman Kavus Torabi, bassist Dave Sturt and guitarist Fabio Golfetti tell Prog how the third part of their latest trilogy has re-energised them and why they’re looking forward to getting back onstage.

The month’s best guitar music – a hand-picked selection of the finest fretwork on wax

Photography Joby Sessions Jim Irsay, the late owner ...