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Home Archive by category "Solo Transcriptions"

Category: Solo Transcriptions

Portrait of Jennie

April 6, 2020 April 8, 2020Beginning Jazz Improv, Solo Transcriptions, Trumpet
Logan performing "Portrait of Jennie"

Portrait of Jennie, a beautiful ballad written for the 1948 film by the same name, has been recorded by some of the most recognized trumpeters in jazz. Blue Mitchell, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard and Donald Byrd all have recorded versions. The piece was therefore a natural choice when I was looking…

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Miles Davis Solo

October 28, 2019 October 28, 2019Beginning Jazz Improv, Jazz History, Jazz Improvisation, Solo Transcriptions, Trumpet

A transcription and break down of Miles Davis’ solo on the Sonny Rollins tune, “Doxy,” recorded in 1954 on the “Bags’ Groove” album.

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