Larry McKenna Transcription
I have added a transcription of Larry McKenna's solo on My Shining Hour to my website: http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspx Enjoy! See More
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Vincent Herring Transcription
I have added a transcription of Vincent Herring's solo on Jessica's Day to my website:http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspxEnjoy!- ScoobySee More
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Wardell Gray Transcription
I have added Wardell Gray's solo on Pennies From Heaven to my website: http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspx It has been issued a few time on CD. It's under Wardell's name as Live at The Haig or as Live in Hollywood. It's also under Hampton Hawes's name as Memorial.It's also available on YouTube: http://youtu.be/cEC_AIHmysY Enjoy! - ScoobySee More
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Ronnie Cuber Transcription
Having recently seen Ronnie Cuber in New York, I've been inspired to transcribe some of his solos. To start, I have added a transcription of A Foggy Day to my website:http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspxEnjoy!- ScoobySee More
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Steve Grossman Transcription
I have added a transcription of Steve Grossman's solo on There Will Never Be Another You to my website:http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspxEnjoy!- ScoobySee More
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Frank Wess Flute Transcription
I have added a transcription of Frank Wess' flute solo on "There Is No Greater Love" to my website:http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspxIt's a great example of Frank's melodic sense, his laid-back time feel, and his blues feeling.Enjoy!- ScoobySee More
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John Coltrane Transcription
I have added John Coltrane's solo on "Tenor Conclave" to my website:http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspxThis solo completes the collection of all four soloists on "Tenor Conclave".Enjoy!- ScoobySee More
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Hank Mobley Transcription
I have added Hank Mobley's solo on "Tenor Conclave" to my website:http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspxI've transcribed all four soloists on "Tenor Conclave". I will add one new solo per week -- up next is John Coltrane.Enjoy!- ScoobyPS -- I'm putting the finishing touches on the latest issue of my newsletter. The new issue examines the four solos on "Tenor Conclave" to draw insights into playing "Rhythm Changes." Sign up to receive…See More
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- Jeff Rzepiela is a multi-instrumentalist, performing on flute, clarinet, alto, and tenor saxophone. He can be heard performing with The JazzSchool Big Band, The Musicians Warehouse Big Band, The Swing Solution Big Band, and with Leanne Weatherly.
In addition to his performing activities, Jeff enjoys teaching jazz improvisation. His methods focus on studying his own transcriptions of solos by jazz greats to extract the essentials of improvisation.
Jeff's musical studies began in earnest at Duke University under the direction of Artist-In-Residence, Paul Jeffrey. Paul has a long history as arranger and saxophonist with such jazz legends as Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, and Thelonious Monk and lessons with him emphasized the importance of transcription and respect for the jazz tradition. The opportunity to host a jazz radio program on Duke's WXDU radio also gave Jeff access to a large record collection from which to learn jazz history from Armstrong to Zorn.
Jeff continued his studies at the University of California -- Berkeley. Here he performed in numerous small ensembles as well as playing lead alto in the Wednesday Big Band. It was here that studies with Dave Le Febvre introduced Jeff to a wealth of big band literature and his first lessons in arranging.
Jeff continues to study improvisation with noted teacher, Charlie Banacos.
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- Top 5 Desert Island Discs:
- 1). Phil Woods -- Phil Talks With Quill
2). Charlie Parker -- Complete Dial and Savoy Recordings
3). Sonny Stitt -- Sits in with Oscar Peterson
4). Art Pepper -- Complete Alladin Recordings
5). Lester Young -- The Lester Young/Count Basie Sessions 1936-1940 (Mosaic)
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Larry McKenna Transcription
I have added a transcription of Larry McKenna's solo on My Shining Hour to my website:
http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspx
Enjoy!
Posted on December 24, 2011 at 12:45pm
Vincent Herring Transcription
I have added a transcription of Vincent Herring's solo on Jessica's Day to my website:
http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspx
Enjoy!
- Scooby
http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspx
Enjoy!
- Scooby
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 8:30pm
Wardell Gray Transcription
I have added Wardell Gray's solo on Pennies From Heaven to my website:
http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspx
It has been issued a few time on CD. It's under Wardell's name as Live at The Haig or as Live in Hollywood. It's also under Hampton Hawes's name as Memorial.
It's also available on YouTube: http://youtu.be/cEC_AIHmysY
Enjoy!
- Scooby
Posted on September 8, 2011 at 9:40pm
Ronnie Cuber Transcription
Having recently seen Ronnie Cuber in New York, I've been inspired to transcribe some of his solos. To start, I have added a transcription of A Foggy Day to my website:
http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspx
Enjoy!
- Scooby
http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspx
Enjoy!
- Scooby
Posted on August 9, 2011 at 12:30am
Steve Grossman Transcription
I have added a transcription of Steve Grossman's solo on There Will Never Be Another You to my website:
http://scooby-sax.com/transcriptions.aspxEnjoy!
- Scooby
Posted on July 22, 2011 at 1:00am
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