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Footprints

January 16, 2013

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“Footprints” is a tune written by the great saxophonist Wayne Shorter. It first appeared on his 1966 record “Adams Apple”. This tune has become a very popular standard and is a mandatory tune for jam sessions and working. Be sure to check out the bass line on the original recording, which is an important part of the tune. This tune is most commonly played in C minor.

Videos to learn the melody/changes

Wayne Shorter - Footprints

07:30

Wayne Shorter - Footprints (Live At Montreux 1991)

15:26

Miles Davis Quintet - Footprints - 31 Oct 67 (2 of 4)

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Brent Vaartstra is a professional jazz guitarist and educator living in New York City. He is the head blogger and podcast host for learnjazzstandards.com which he owns and operates. He actively performs around the New York metropolitan area and is the author of the Hal Leonard publication "Visual Improvisation for Jazz Guitar." He's also the host of the music entrepreneurship podcast "Passive Income Musician."