Blues Walk: Andy Laster Sax Solo from Lyle Lovett and his large band

Here is the first of 2 solos from this track. I picked these solos because they were short and this New Years Resolution came quite late in the month. I also like solos that get to where they need to go in a limited time. Like big band guitarists of old; they got 4-8 bars to say it all. George Benson is brilliant at this. Anyhow, short and sweet commercial jazz. Lots of diminished in both solos. It also reminds me of living with David Estey on Sydney Street. We listened to this CD a lot.

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Walkin solo by Miles Davis

Absolutely loved this one. For the most part it is easy to play except the few triplet and 16th note lines. Great use of space. I will probably take more out of this solo than any other horn solo.

There will never be another you: Chet Baker Solo

I have come to the conclusion that I stray too far from the melody when soloing. This is a perfect example of melodic development and embellishment. Very short, but great little solo. Didn't put any great effort into the notation... but oh well.

Careful: Jim Hall solo

This is a Jim Hall composition that he recorded several times during his career. This version is from a Gary Burton album " Something's Coming!" from 1963. I have been really into Jim this past month. Truly the father of modern Jazz guitar. Solo sounds easy, but it gave me some trouble. Even though Jim isn't known as a technical player, he has his moments with rakes and slurs that are hard to replicate. Amazing sense of rhythm and melody. You are going to see and hear lots more of Jim in the coming months. ☺

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