Summertime – Joshua Redman Phrases, Part 2
We’re digging into another of the countless great phrases from Joshua Redman’s “Summertime” solo. We’ll focus on his use of major and minor triads to create a strong melodic anchor, as well as looking into his bebop language and enclosures that work over both the minor ii-V and its relative major.
Summertime – Joshua Redman Phrases, Part 1
We’re going to do a bunch of things with “Summertime.” To begin, here is one small phrase to work on that comes from Joshua Redman’s solo on the tune.
Listening Lab: Joshua Redman on Summertime
“Summertime” is a classic “must-know” standard for any gig or jam session. We’ll be digging into lots of different recordings of the tune this month, but focusing on two in particular – Joshua Redman’s and Charlie Parker’s.
Members Play David Sanborn’s “Full House”
Great work by all! We get into some discussions about to write transcriptions down or not and the pros/cons, and some demonstrations about Sanborn’s sound, and extracting a practice nugget or two.
Members Play Michael Brecker’s solo on Spherical
Great session by everyone who participated and led to some good sidebars on embouchure, altissimo, playing really fast parts, and more.
Listening Lab: Joe Henderson on Flamenco Sketches
Discover a new way of getting inside music and new possibilities for the way you produce your sound.
Listening Lab: Rhythm & Blues Soloing – Bob with Scary Pockets and David Ryan Harris
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Harmonic Analysis of Chris Potter’s solo on “Ornithology”
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“Birdlike” (F Blues) Transcription Workout (Practice with Bob)
Get your horn out! We’re going to practice the intro, head, and first two solo chorus together.
Members Apply Vocabulary on the Bridge of “In A Sentimental Mood”
My review of our May transcription challenge. Great work!
Listening Lab: Michael Brecker’s EWI solo over “In A Sentimental Mood” – Part 2
Jumping into the bridge and cadenza on this solo. We’ll cover flipping minor to major, using four note cells, and the very cool diminished pattern on the cadenza. There is a lifetime of “sheddable” material in this solo!
Members Play “Blues for Alice”
My review of our January transcription challenge. Lots of first-time submitters. Great work!
Members Play Sonny Stitt’s Solo on “Soul Shack”
My review of our December transcription challenge. Great job, everyone!
Members Play Sonny Stitt’s Solo on “Night Letter”
My review of our November transcription challenge. Fantastic work, everyone!
Members Play Branford Marsalis’ Solo on “Roxanne”
My review of our October transcription challenge. Nice work!
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.
Members Improvise On “Recorda Me” (Jazz Standard / Bossa)
My review of our August transcription challenge. Good work, everyone!
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!
Members Play Bob’s Solo On “Industry Rule” (Funk/Fusion)
My review of our May transcription challenge. Excellent work!
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!
Members Play Stan Getz’s Solo On “Stella By Starlight”
My review of our short and sweet march Transcription Challenge. Nice work, all!
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.
Members Play Bob’s Solo On “Our Day Will Come” (Pop Jazz)
My review of our January transcription challenge. Excellent work, as always!