Nashville-born guitarist Stan Lassiter came to prominence in the late ’70s, when he led fusion-jazz band The Stan Lassiter Group. Now 67, Lassiter continues to push the boundaries of guitar playing. After taking a break from live playing to work in academia — Lassiter is a well-respected guitar teacher who’s also taught jazz improvisation — he returned to the stage in 2014. That was great news for guitar fans, and this week’s show at Springwater is part of an ongoing residency that will stretch into the fall. He’ll be appearing with his trio, MadMuse, which includes bassist Bill Francis and drummer Kyle Edmonston. Lassiter can be delicate — check out his sprawling 2012 full-length Little Zenphonies for Guitorchestra. Meanwhile, he says playing with MadMuse gives him a chance to roam in the field of rock music. He performs a Beatles medley that includes plenty of quotes from the Fab Four’s psychedelic period, along with superb picking that references any number of rock, country, soul and jazz styles. Lassiter is a monster player who tests the boundaries of his various vernaculars. Check the Springwater calendar for his future dates. 6 p.m. at Springwater, 115 27th Ave. N. EDD HURT
Stan Lassiter’s MadMuse
