The sixth and seventh installment in “Lines That Feel Good” over Blue Bossa. These two feature a technical loop and the major bebop scale.
Archives for June 2025
Listening Lab & Transcription Challenge – Paul Desmond on Black Orpheus
This month, we’re digging into Paul Desmond’s solo on Black Orpheus—a beautifully constructed, lyrical solo that feels almost composed. We’ll cover how to follow harmony in real time, spot key cadences by ear, and uncover one especially golden passage worth transcribing and internalizing.