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Category Archives: Transcription
Bob Brookmeyer plays “Stella By Starlight”
In my second year at New England Conservatory, I had the honor of studying with Bob Brookmeyer, the wonderful composer, pianist and trombonist. Much of our time was spent talking about thematic development and finding ways to play more freely … Continue reading
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Clifford Brown plays “Joy Spring”
There was a point, while I was at New England, where I became aware that I was playing the same clichĂ©s that all sax players play, all the time. This became really obvious as tempos increased. Think about the last … Continue reading
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Michael Brecker plays “Midnight Voyage”
Michael Brecker and I have a long, rich history…not the person himself (God rest his soul) unfortunately, but his recordings for sure. Michael’s records brought me into Jazz, and I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, which … Continue reading
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Joshua Redman’s take on “Turnaround”
About a week ago, I posted a transcription of Ornette Coleman playing a blues of his called “Turnaround” from 1959’s Tomorrow is the Question. For the sake of comparison, I picked a solo of Joshua Redman playing the tune in … Continue reading
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A little Ornette Coleman to get things started
Transcription, in my view, is the best thing an improvisor can do to improve their abilities as a player. In doing so, you study phrasing, time and groove, tunes, licks and cliches…pretty much every component of the Jazz vernacular (or whatever … Continue reading
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