Speak No Evil

February 17, 2013

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“Speak No Evil” is a tune written by Wayne Shorter for his 1964 hit record also entitled “Speak No Evil”.
This is a great example of a tune that combines functional and modal harmony, and can be a lot of fun to play. It is important to check out the original recording on this one so that you can learn the hits on the A and B sections.

Videos to learn the melody/changes

Wayne Shorter - Speak No Evil

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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."