Something magical happens when you return to a solo you previously transcribed.
Harmonic Analysis of Chris Potter’s solo on “Ornithology”
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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.
Listening for the spark
Transcribing is more (to me) than only copying another player’s solo with your horn. It’s about listening for sparks. Lemme show ya what I mean.
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?