Learn to hear and feel the form and chord changes to a basic 12-bar blues. This is the foundation all other types of blues are built upon. You need to feel comfortable and confident outlining this form.
Approach Notes, Grace Notes, and Enclosures – What’s the Difference?
These three words mean slightly different things. This super short video demonstrates the differences.
Members Play Arnett Cobb or Antonio Hart’s Solo on “September in the Rain”
My review of our September transcription challenge. Great work, everyone!
Listening Lab: Branford Marsalis’ Exquisite Duet with Sting on “Roxanne”
This is one of my all-time favorite saxophone performances. Here’s why.
“There Will Never Be Another You” Etude – A Real-Time Example of How I Shed
By practicing this same 16 bar etude over “There Will Never Be Another You” repeatedly, I’m able to iron out technical glitches and focus on time-feel and delivery.
Members Improvise On “Recorda Me” (Jazz Standard / Bossa)
My review of our August transcription challenge. Good work, everyone!
Listening Lab: “September in the Rain” – Beautiful, Swing-Era Vocabulary and a Masterclass in Phrasing a Melody
We’ll get into Antonio Hart’s usage of Swing-era vocabulary (think Johnny Hodges) as well as Arnett Cobb’s focus on bluesy, melodic phrasing.
Members Play Joe Henderson’s Solo On “Recorda Me” (Jazz Standard / Bossa)
My review of our July challenge. So many people were nailing Joe’s tone. Nice work!
Trade with Bob: Recorda Me
Let’s trade choruses! 10 minutes of trading plus a full practice session of me shedding the chords and scales.
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