Freddie Hubbard’s 19-chorus solo on his blues Birdlike is a tour de force that has been transcribed by many aspiring jazz trumpet players. In this video, the third in a sequence on solo transcription, I envision what it might have been like to trade choruses with one of the greatest trumpet players of all time (who was in his early 20s at the time of this recording).
While there is little doubt who would have the upper hand in this situation, the listener is invited to assess the relative merits of me playing transcribed and memorized choruses from the original solo compared to choruses of my own in which I try to retain the spirit of Freddie’s solo without playing his notes. The video delves into the question of whether solo transcription might turn one into a copycat or suppress individuality, and suggests ways in which you can extract additional benefit from the solos you transcribe. (As an aside, it’s a bit bizarre to see myself playing left-handed…)
ABOUT THIS SERIES
This is the 13th video in the Jazz Tactics series, exploring elements of playing jazz music, especially improvisation, based on my book of the same name and a university course that I’ve taught for over thirty years. The sequential videos in this series will provide a solid foundation of understanding of the principles and practices of jazz improvisation, on both and aural and intellectual levels. Below are some suggestions to get you started:
Do You Speak Jazz? • YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW T...
What Makes Jazz Jazz? • TRADING FOURS WITH FRE...
Why I Can't Teach You Jazz • WHY I CAN'T TEACH YOU ...
What's So Great About Chet Baker? • TRADING FOURS WITH FRE...
Trading Fours With Freddie Hubbard • TRADING FOURS WITH FRE...
Improvising on Autumn Leaves • IMPROVISING ON AUTUMN ...
Improvising on Rhythm Changes • IMPROVISING ON RHYTHM ...
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19 сен 2022
