August 9, 2010 in 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 19, 2010 in Learning Jazz
Here’s the updated version of Charlie Parker’s three chorus solo on Blues for Alice. Make sure to listen to the recording and learn it with that. You should never learn a transcription without listening to it a lot! I hope you enjoy!
Bird’s Solo Transcription-Blues for Alice (.pdf)
Blues for Alice-Bird’s Solo-C Instruments
Blues for Alice-Bird’s Solo-Trumpet
Blues for Alice-Bird’s …
June 16, 2010 in Solo Transcriptions
Transcriptions done by www.Learnjazzstandards.com
Miles Davis-So What
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Charlie Parker-Blues for Alice
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Sonny Rollins-St. Thomas
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Miles Davis-Freddie Freeloader-Submitted by Brent Vaartstra
Miles Davis Freddie Freeloader Solo
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June 9, 2010 in Jazz Standards
This jazz standard is the first tune on Miles Davis’ classic record, “Kind of Blue.” It’s the top jazz album of all time as measured by sales. It’s sold over 20 million copies, and still sells about 5,000 copies a week. And it was recorded in 1959. You should listen to it. A lot. It’s one of the most important …
