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Bruce Forman’s Solo on “I’m An Old Cowhand”
June 2, 2015
Forman's three choruses on "I'm an Old Cowhand" clearly demonstrate his impeccable time, melodic sense, and great linear playing.
Bebop
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Wynton Kelly on “Green Dolphin Street”
May 21, 2015
A seven measure line full of great bebop devices delived with a strong sense of swing.
Bebop
Beginning jazz
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Leon Rhodes’ solo on “My Window Faces the South”
May 8, 2015
Rodes' solo contains pentatonic licks, the G whole tone scale, and bebop-inspired chord running
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Lester Young’s Solo on “Ad Lib Blues”
April 4, 2015
Young's solo demonstrates a penchant for swinging rhythms, great melodies, and harmonic inventiveness.
12 bar blues
Harmonic Substitute
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Charlie Christian’s Solo on “Grand Slam”
April 2, 2015
Christian's solos contain the perfect balance between swing rhythmic figures and proto-bebop eighth note runs.
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