Top five jazz rock guitarists

Lee Ritenour is an acclaimed American jazz guitarist known for his versatile playing style and contributions to contemporary jazz, smooth jazz, and fusion genres. Born on January 11, 1952, in Los Angeles, California, Ritenour began his professional career at a young age and has collaborated with numerous prominent musicians throughout his extensive career. He is recognized for his technical skill, musicality, and prolific output, including numerous solo albums and contributions to other artists' works.

Songs:

1. Is It You
2. Captain Fingers
3. Night Rhythm

Gear:

• Ibanez LGB30

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 the tremolo arm gives him his trademark style that I haven't heard anyone successfully imitate. A musician's musician he played with everyone who was anyone, they all wanted to play with him.

Songs:

1. A brush with the Blues
2. Hi Ho Silver lining

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster
• Marshall Amplifier

Walter Becker, the unsung hero behind the smooth grooves of Steely Dan, brought a unique blend of wit and musical prowess to the forefront of rock and jazz fusion. Born in 1950, Becker formed Steely Dan with Donald Fagen in the early '70s, crafting a sound that defied categorization.

Songs:

1. Peg
2. Josie
3. Reelin' in the years

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster

Carlos Santana is a rare animal, solely an instrumentalist, a guitarist front man. Carlos is a pioneering guitarist whose fusion of rock, blues, and most of all Latin music has made him one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. With his soulful guitar playing and distinctive tone, Santana has created some of the most enduring and beloved songs in rock history. His Appeal is wide, not just with other guitarists!

Songs:

1. Oye Cómo Va
2. Mamacita
3. Black Magic Woman

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 including jazz, blues, pop, and rock

Songs:

1. Room 335
2. Don't Take Me Alive
3. The Royal Scam
4. Kid Charlemange

Gear:

• Gibson ES-335
• Fender amplifier
• Dumble amplifier