by Richie Zellon | Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Standards
In this lesson we are going to learn all about the Art of Quoting during a solo. In jazz, a quote takes place when in the midst of a solo we insert a recognizable melodic fragment from a different musical piece. Usually the chosen melodic fragment was written over a...
by Richie Zellon | 4 bar Rhythm Changes phrases, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Pentatonics
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...
by Richie Zellon | Jazz Guitarist Signature Series, Jazz Improvisation, Jim Hall
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...
by Richie Zellon | Jazz Improvisation, Miles Davis
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...
by Richie Zellon | Jazz Improvisation, Wes Montgomery
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...
by Richie Zellon | Jazz Improvisation, Miles Davis
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. [Content protected for Jazz...
