This is a bootleg I recorded during Chris' 2001 CD release concert for his album Gratitude. It took place at The Knitting Factory in NYC and the band is the same as the album: Brian Blade (drums); Scott Colley (bass); Kevin Hays (piano). My apologies that this clip cuts out all but Chris' playing.
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.
Listening Lab: Opening up Minor Chords With Wider Intervals, the 110% Trick, and Using the Rhythmic Density Scale — Chris Potter on “El Morocco”
One of my all-time favorite recordings. Lots of innovative material with minor chords and intervals, a great altissimo workout, and exemplary use of the rhythmic density scale.
Q&A – What the heck is Chris Potter doing over Cherokee?! (And why never to trust written transcriptions)
It’s natural to look for the definitive harmonic connection to all things soloists play over changes. But sometimes, it’s just this…
Takeaways From My Conversation With Chris Potter About Playing Standards
Chris Potter is still practicing standards from the 1930’s after all these years. You should be too.
What is Chris Potter playing in this insane lick on “Lingus?” (Plus, why practice one song to prepare for another)
Wondering what all that “cool stuff”—the stuff that doesn’t “fit” with the chords—your modern heroes are playing is?
Transcribing Chris Potter’s solo on “Easy To Love”
A real-time demonstration: I transcribe Potter’s solo and tell you everything I’m thinking as I go.
Transcribing in Real Time: Step-By-Step How I Learn a Solo By Ear (Chris Potter on “Everything Happens to Me”)
I walk you through my exact transcribing process, in real time, so you can hear exactly what I’m taking from the material.
In the Car with Chris Potter – Bad Guys
If you’re skipping this step, transcribing will never have the full effect on you that it could.