You kid me right? I"m a converted folky to jazz. I am in awe of the jazz style and imagine (it's probably a dream to keep me going at 72) that I can acquire some jazz guitar skills before I transition to another universe.
I should have added boldface - "THAT'S how you play guitar", i.e. those guys are both astounding! ...and the way they are playing off each other is great!
IMHO, no. I think it's two different kinds of guitarists, with two different skill sets. Each genius in their own way. George is not going to be able to do the jazz fills he's doing without Chet's beautiful accompaniment.
Yep, they're playing sympatico. George is a natural frontman while Chet is a superb accompanist. Both can take on the other roll excellently too, of course.