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In Memory of John Abercrombie
I was saddened to hear that John Abercrombie, another influential jazz guitarist in the post-bop & fusion vein, passed away last week (8/22/17). I say "another" because in under a year we've also lost Allan Holdsworth and Larry Coryell. 🙁 I've followed...
Miles Davis Monster Chromatic Lick
This 16th note based line was transcribed off Miles Davis' "Live Evil" recording, off the track "What I Say". It is exemplary of Miles' use of chromaticism to create motion over a static dominant chord. In the video you will also learn how to apply it over a II_V...
How to Solo Over Rhythm Changes Using Pentatonics | Part 2
In PART 2 of "How to Solo over Rhythm Changes using Pentatonics", I demonstrate a simple yet effective way to jazz up both the minor and major varieties of this scale. This procedure consists of incorporating chromatic passing tones. To conclude, I show you how to add...
How To Solo Over Rhythm Changes Using Pentatonics | Part 1
Do you know what chord progression, aside from the blues, is most often played at a jazz jam session? If you answered "Rhythm Changes" to the above, you are absolutely correct! Nonetheless, do you know the reason why? Rhythm Changes contains various harmonic cadences...
Jim Hall’s Horn-Like Glissando Technique
This week I am thrilled to share a lesson entirely devoted to a signature technique employed by one of my all time jazz guitar heroes! I am referring of course to the late Jim Hall, known by many as the father of modern jazz guitar. Hall, known for his fluid legato...
How To Play “Days of Wine and Roses” with Chord Melody
This week's post features a guitar arrangement of the jazz standard, "The Days of Wine and Roses" written by Henry Mancini. Following is a brief harmonic analysis of the piece, designed to help you identify the cadences (eg. II-Vs) that make up the overall chord...
How to Play “Out of Nowhere” with Chord Melody
This week's post features a guitar arrangement of the jazz standard, "Out of Nowhere" written by Green & Heyman. Following is a brief harmonic analysis of the piece, designed to help you identify the cadences (eg. II-Vs) that make up the overall chord progression...
How to play “There Will Never Be Another You” with Chord Melody
This week's post features a guitar arrangement of the jazz standard, "There Will Never Be Another You" written by Warren & Gordon. Following is a brief harmonic analysis of the piece, designed to help you identify the cadences (eg. II-Vs) that make up the overall...
How to play “Just Friends” with Chord Melody
This week's post features a guitar arrangement of the jazz standard, "Just Friends" written by Klemmer & Lewis. Following is a brief harmonic analysis of the piece, designed to help you identify the cadences (eg. II-Vs) that make up the overall chord progression...
Miles Davis’ “All Blues”
This video teaches an arrangement of "All Blues" by Miles Davis, using the 8ve with 3rds technique associated with George Benson.
Miles Davis “So What” Solo
This video lesson features Miles Davis' first chorus from his solo on "So What" off the album, "Kind of Blue". The download for this lesson is included with the "So What" Live version here. More Miles Davis Lessons: Miles for Jazz Guitar- Part 1 Miles for Jazz Guitar-...
Wes Montgomery’s Solo on Satin Doll
In this video lesson you will learn Wes Montgomery's solo on Satin Doll from the album: "A Dynamic New Sound". Richie's Notes: I transcribed this solo over 20 years ago before transcription software existed. Upon listening to it again and comparing it to the original...
Herbie Hancock for Jazz Guitar 2
This is the second in a series of lessons featuring transcriptions of phrases by Herbie Hancock adapted for guitar. This video demonstrates the second set of 6 phrases (in a 2 part series) extracted from his recording of "Four" with The Miles Davis Quintet off the...
Bill Evans – Autumn Leaves Solo
This is the first in a series of lessons featuring transcriptions of pianist Bill Evans adapted for guitar. This video features the entire 2nd chorus of Evans' solo on Autumn Leaves off his album "Portrait in Jazz".PDF & AUDIO DOWNLOAD: The "Bill Evans - Autumn...
Miles Davis for Jazz Guitar2
This is the 2nd in a series of lessons featuring transcriptions of phrases by Miles Davis adapted for guitar. This video demonstrates 4 phrases extracted from his recording of "Tune Up", off the "Blue Haze" album. Please download...
John Coltrane for Jazz Guitar 1
This is the first in a series of lessons featuring transcriptions of phrases by John Coltrane adapted for guitar. This video demonstrates a 16th note based II-V-I phrase extracted from his solo on "I Love You", off the album "Lush Life". [wlm_private "Jazz Guitarists...
Oleo-Miles Solo from Bags Groove
This is the first in a series of lessons featuring transcriptions of phrases by Miles Davis adapted for guitar. This video demonstrates the first chorus to Miles' solo on Oleo from the "Bag's Groove" album.. PDF & AUDIO DOWNLOAD: The "Oleo-Miles Davis Solo from...
Mike Stern Lesson 2
This is the second in a series of transcribed phrases by Mike Stern. This series of 3 turnarounds were transcribed from "Sunny Moon For Two" off the Harvey Swartz CD, "In a Different Light". Please download the accompanying pdf...