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.
Members Incorporate a Specific II V Lick Into a Solo
My review of our June challenge. Loved hearing some improvising from everyone. Nice work!
Listening Lab: Joe Henderson – Recorda Me – The Sound of Natural 6 On Minor and Using Minor Triads In Colorful Ways
We’ll explore the ways Joe’s melody and solo describe the harmony, and take inspiration for some fresh ways to re-purpose minor triads to create colorful melodic lines.
Members Play Bob’s Solo On “Industry Rule” (Funk/Fusion)
My review of our May transcription challenge. Excellent work!
The Philosophy of 60 Bpm
Using a metronome at 60 BPM doesn’t mean only practicing slowly, it’s all about your relationship to the pulse.
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