Tune Up Jazz

Tune Up – 3 Legendary Solos

By

Forrest

Composition, Jazz Standards, Transcribing

Tune Up is one of those classic up-tempo jazz standards that every player should work on. Composed by Eddie Vinson, It became super well known when legendary trumpeter player Miles Davis recorded it on his 1956 album Blue Haze. And over the years, it’s turned into a popular jam session tune that can be pretty …

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Kenny Garrett

4 Kenny Garrett Patterns to Get Outside on Rhythm Changes (Premium)

By

Forrest

Jazz Musicians, Jazz Standards, Playing Techniques, Premium Only

For a long time, patterns in jazz have been popular as a way for jazz improvisers to expand their improvisational toolkit. You see, patterns have a natural order to them that make them perfect for many jazz different improvisation applications. But every great musician uses patterns in their own unique way… Today, we’ll be looking …

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Master All The Things You Are Part III: The Walkdown (Premium)

By

Eric

Jazz Musicians, Jazz Standards, Premium Only, Tunes

All the Things You Are is one of the first tunes musicians learn when it comes to jazz improvisation. But unlike many players think, it’s not exactly an “easy tune” or something that only beginners should play… While each section poses unique challenges, the Final ‘A’ section contains essential musical concepts that every serious improviser must …

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