Have you been keeping up with your favorite ArtistWorks Jazz Guitar instructor, Dave Stryker? 

If you haven’t, you’re in for a sweet surprise. Dave’s newest album, Eight Track III, has been jazzin’ the charts since May. (Spoiler: you’re going to want to order this 9 track disk ASAP, pick it up here). 

Dave’s fan-favorite album features Stefon Harris on vibraphone, Jared Gold on organ, and McClenty Hunter on the drums. Pop it in when you want to be transported back to the 70’s, as this funky crew burns through Stryker’s hip jazz arrangements from that decade. A listener sourced review described it as, “youthful, adventurous, and exploratory… audacious and satisfying music”. We couldn’t have described it better ourselves. 

From its performance on the JazzWeek Radio Charts, it would appear the reviewer we quoted is not alone in his praise. Jazz lovers are listening nonstop, as evidenced by Dave maintaining the #1 spot on the charts for over 6 weeks. Even now, Dave remains in the top 10. We couldn’t be prouder of Dave’s radio chart success. Dave’s been teaching the ArtistWorks’ Jazz Guitar course online since early 2018, and we’re honored to help connect his talents with interested students around the world. 

How has Dave influenced your musical journey? Share your experience in the Shotbox. Better yet, join us in congratulating Dave for this hard-earned achievement. We’re thrilled to see Dave’s talent receive well-deserved recognition.