In this lesson, I’ll show you how to tackle the most important (and often least practiced) part of learning new vocabulary – application. We’ll apply the lick over three tunes – Autumn Leaves, Oleo, and There is No Greater Love.
Solo Analysis – Bob Brookmeyer’s Solo on “I’ll Remember April”
An in-depth solo analysis of our most recent Transcription Challenge. We’ll cover how Brookmeyer anticipates chord changes, uses enclosures and guide tone lines in his improvisation, and we’ll highlight some great ii-V vocabulary to steal.
Members Play Bob Brookmeyer’s Solo On “I’ll Remember April”
My reviews of our April transcription challenge. Glad so many people embraced a difficult challenge!
Listening Lab: Bebop in the Groove
A look into ways of mixing bebop and blues elements into a more funk/rock context.
Recording a Funk-Rock Power Sax Solo
Some screaming altissimo lines and a lot of takes to arrive at this one. Let’s dig into the process!
Members Play Stan Getz’s Solo On “Stella By Starlight”
My review of our short and sweet march Transcription Challenge. Nice work, all!
Shedding “Stella by Starlight” – Building a Solo from Fundamental Elements to Melodic Shapes
A simple chord-scale exercise for memorizing tunes and examples of an improvisational approach to memorizing and playing over chord changes.
Members Play Chris Potter’s Solo On “El Morocco” (Modern Jazz)
My review of our February transcription challenge. Very, very impressed with the excellent submissions on a tough challenge.
Interchangeable Modes and the Value of Repetition – Shedding One Minor II V From “Stella By Starlight”
Almost twenty minutes of me shedding just two bars of “Stella By Starlight,” starting with some practicable vocabulary. I’ll show you how I practice looping individual lines and eventually spin it out into full improvisation.
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