August 9, 2010 in Blog, Learning Jazz
This is one of the greatest solos of all time! I’ve always loved this solo, but when I started transcribing it I noticed how perfect it is. Each idea logically flows into the next, and the development of motives is genius. The first lick in bar one, for instance, is developed for entire rest of the chorus and into the …
July 13, 2010 in Blog, Learning Jazz
Learn Jazz Standards is a website for all instrumentalists, and even vocalists; however, given that piano is my primary instrument, I will occasionally put some piano articles up. Also, piano is the most useful instrument for all musicians. There is a reason that all music majors take “piano proficiency” rather than “banjo proficiency!” All jazz musicians should study harmony on …
June 4, 2010 in Jazz Originals, Jazz Standards
Doxy is a great easy jazz original by Sonny Rollins. FSR, by Ray Brown, is another nice standard that uses the same chord changes. Learn them as a group. Be sure to check out the youtube recording of Conte Candoli! I could not find a reputable video recording of FSR, but Ray Brown recorded it on the album “Straight Ahead” …
May 26, 2010 in Jazz Originals, Jazz Standards, Latin Jazz
Nice easy latin tune by Sonny Rollins. Here are some nice resources to help you learn the tune!
St Thomas pdf
St. Thomas-C Instruments (.pdf)
St. Thomas-Bb Instruments (.pdf)
St. Thomas-Eb Instruments (.pdf)
St. Thomas Roman Numeral Changes
For some great left-hand piano voicings to use on St. Thomas, go to:
http://www.learnjazzstandards.com/learning-jazz/left-hand-comping-handout-st-thomas/
For Sonny Rollins’ Solo Transcription of St. Thomas, …
