Jazz Improv I

Author: DW

  • Wes Montgomery: On Green Dolphin Street

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    This is Wes Montgomery’s version of On Green Dolphin Street. The bassist, Ron Carter uses scales and arpeggios to form his solo. It’s an interesting version because only the bassist solos. I’m using 1:08-1:55 for my transcription project.

  • The John Coltrane Quartet, “My Favorite Things”: Belgium, 1965

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    http://youtu.be/1kPXw6YaCEY With Christmas coming up I thought it would be appropriate to post this classic. This is John Coltrane’s version of “My Favorite Things”, recorded the summer of 1965 in Belgium. If you have time it is worth the 20 minutes.  

  • Jimi Hendrix – Red House

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    http://youtu.be/xAWtuxhdUDE What can I say, it’s Jimi Hendrix. On the song “Red House”, Hendrix demonstrates his effortless soloing ability. This classic blues song shows how blues as an art form can be interpreted in different genres.  

  • Jaco Pastorius – Portrait Of Tracy

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    This is a CLASSIC Jaco Pastorius song. It demonstrates his incredible ability of getting around the bass and skillful use of harmonics. Due to the song’s eclectic nature, it can be hard to listen to if you get lost in the form (or lack of). Solo wise, he uses a lot of non-chord tones and…

  • SFJAZZ Collective performs Stevie Wonder’s “Do I Do”

    SFJAZZ Collective performs Stevie Wonder’s “Do I Do”

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    “Do I Do” This is a very cool rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Do I Do” by The SFJAZZ Collective. The trumpet player does a great job building his solo off the melody. It’s also interesting how he uses an effects pedal during his solo. Lastly, I find it funny that it looks like they are…

  • Freddie Hubbard – Red clay

    Freddie Hubbard – Red clay

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    Red Clay This video isn’t the best quality, but it displays great stage presence and pure musicianship. You can tell that Freddie Hubbard and his band are having fun. You can hear the passion in their music. Unfortunately, whoever made the video decided not to show the bassist some love and cut the video right…