Lowe with his Gibson Byrdland, modified with an ES-150 pickup and non-spec elements. undell Lowe is arguably the most successful jazz guitarist of his era. He routinely performed with such luminaries as Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Evans, Sarah Vaughn, and many others. He perpetuated a career as a major name on the jazz circuit for seven decades and can look back on a life of composing scores and soundtracks for myriad films and television shows. In addition, his days as staff guitarist at NBC complemented a body of work that showcases many of jazz guitar's most-progressive recordings. Moreover, Lowe served several years as music director for the famed Monterey Jazz Festival. VINTAGE GUITAR 78 February 2018