DB Blues solo: Lester Young

Waited too long to get these solos done this month. I never learn. First ever Lester transcription. Blues with a Rhythm changes bridge. I am still digging around in the saxophonists of yore... maybe I should move on. Cool melodic lines, and embellishments totally in the swing era. Could have gotten a cleaner performance on this one... but you get the idea of it.

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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. ☺

In Your Own Sweet Way: Steve Masakowski Solo

The first double-time line in the second chorus kicked my ass. Finally just threw my hands at it and came close... then had a few other flub-ups along the way. Love this guy's chord solo approach. Loads of useable stuff here, especially the self-comping. Starting to get my head around his style... may even do another Masakowski solo soon, to complete my transformation.

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