Miles Davis Doxy

Learn Doxy From Miles Davis: How Charts Mislead You

By

Forrest

Jazz Musicians, Tunes

Doxy is one of those classic Sonny Rollins tunes that gradually made its way into the jazz standard repertoire. Originally recorded in 1954 and released on the album Miles Davis with Sonny Rollins, its compact form and changes make for a great improvisational vehicle. And today, Doxy has become one of the most recommended tunes …

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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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The Girl From Ipanema: Learning from the Masters

By

Eric

Jazz Advice and Tips, Tunes

The Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim is well known to improvisers with dozens of tunes frequently played and recorded in the jazz repertoire. However, one song in particular stands out… The “Garota de Ipanema” or The Girl from Ipanema.  Composed in 1963, it propelled a Bossa Nova wave around the world and was recorded by …

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5 Kenny Garrett Concepts on Night & Day

By

Eric

Jazz Musicians, Tunes

Learning a jazz standard or solo transcription can be a tricky process for any musician. But what many players forget is that you don’t have to tackle the entire piece of music at once… The truth is, taking one small section of a tune and studying how your favorite players approach it in a solo …

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