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 Vincent Herring’s Solo On “Have You Met Miss Jones?” (Bebop)
My reviews of the October Transcription Challenge.
October 2020 Transcription Challenge – Vincent Herring on “Have You Met Miss Jones”
Vincent’s tone is buttery and buzzy. His rendition of the melody, his bluesy-bebop, motivically-balanced solo, and the arrangement’s groove make this an ideal vehicle to study this “must-know” standard.
5 Brilliant Measures on the Blues from Cannonball Adderley
It’s easy to get hung-up on possibilities when it comes to chord substitutions. But often, the hippest sounds are accessible by using triads and 7th chords you already know rearranged in melodic shapes. Here’s an excellent example from the great Cannonball Adderley over a classic blues. Take a look at my analysis and then do your own. What do you hear, see and feel? How does it make the most sense to you?
Listening Lab: David Sanborn “Hobbies” from Another Hand (a Down-Home Blues in A)
This is a great example of blues-infused bebop (or bebop-infused blues) playing in a “basic I, IV, V blues” setting.
What is [that cool stuff] going on in this alto solo?!
Inside this solo is a great example of one of those “licks” you’d do well to learn in all 12 keys.
Alto for Tenor Players: What You Need to Know (3 lessons)
Do you need to play alto and tenor? Should you? Let’s examine some pros and cons, as well as helpful strategies for making it easier to switch from your primary to secondary horn—without equal practice time.
Blues Basics (5 lessons)
These videos will help you get started with basic triads and how to implement them in a tune and for practicing improvisation.
In the Car with Cannonball Adderley – Stars Fell on Alabama
In this episode I discuss Cannonball Adderley’s performance on the ballad “Stars Fell on Alabama”. While driving, of course.