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Jazz Vocal Phrasing And The Importance of Rhythmic Variation
The pillars of jazz vocal phrasing are rather elusive. What is “good time” and “good feel” in singing? After all, vocalists need not only manage the natural rhythm of a lyric, but they must also juggle between the melody and their place within the rhythm section.
What if Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan Took a Solo on Giant Steps? (An Etude/ Quick Study)
What if Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan Took a Solo on Giant Steps? (An Etude/ Quick Study)
“Scratch” Thad Jones Solo
A study on call and response and the beauty of when a master arranger and composer solos.
“Blues for Philly Joe”
Full Transcription and Thoughts on Sonny Rollin’s fascinating and economic solo.
Red Garland’s 1st chorus of “Almost Like Being in Love“
Red Garland - A study on simplifying changes to allow for larger ideas.