Bud Powell’s Blazing Opening Line on “Cherokee” (LOTW #246)
Here is an excerpt from bebop legend Bud Powell’s take on the standard tune, “Cherokee.” Bud plays some blazing lines on this track, the rest is definitely worth checking out to see how it’s done! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/1nXmijlCZZU CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK (UPDATED MONTHLY) If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick […]
“Melody for C” by Sonny Clark (LOTW #245)
Sonny Clark is widely known for his work as a sideman, but is often underappreciated as a composer. Here is a beautiful theme from a tune called “Melody for C” from the classic album “Leapin’ and Lopin’” (1961). Enjoy! https://youtu.be/4Vt9L_fz28o CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK (UPDATED MONTHLY) If you have questions or suggestions […]
Thelonious Monk’s Iconic Melody: “Trinkle, Tinkle” (LOTW #244)
Thelonious Monk was known for his trademark angular and unorthodox melodies. Perhaps his most iconic melody, “Trinkle, Tinkle” is instantly recognizable. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/I70XQDG78Ko CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The Week you would like us to do, please leave them in the comments down […]
The Famous “Take the A Train” Intro by Duke Ellington (LOTW #243)
Have you ever wondered what Duke played for his famous intro to “Take the A Train?” Look no further, because here it is! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/4TExhD3tlXk CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The Week you would like us to do, please leave them in the […]
A Lovely Intro by Red Garland on “It Could Happen to You” (LOTW #242)
Red Garland was a master of playing intros. You’ll fall in love with this intro, just like the lyric says: “It Could Happen to You!” This LOTW comes from the classic Miles Davis Quintet album “Relaxin” (1956). Enjoy! https://youtu.be/C_Po-sLiufM CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick […]
A Shifty Turnaround by Bill Evans Pt. 2 (LOTW #241)
Back by popular demand, we are taking a closer look at this turnaround used in Bill Evans’ tasteful arrangement of “A Sleepin’ Bee” from Live at the Montreaux Jazz Festival (1968). In this particular passage, Bill comes up with a clever ending cycle using arpeggios over subsitute chord changes. Notice how he harmonizes the melody […]
Bud Powell’s “Parisian Thoroughfare” Pt. 2 (LOTW #240)
This tune by Bud Powell went on to become a jazz standard, and is often quoted by bebop jazz musicians. ‘= The melody features a fast-moving triplet line which ascends and descends the F major scale. It will make you feel like you’re wandering the streets of Paris! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/OdSBS7l6bpA CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL […]
Bud Powell’s “Parisian Thoroughfare” Pt. 1 (LOTW #239)
This tune by Bud Powell went on to become a jazz standard, and is often quoted by bebop jazz musicians. A defining characteristic is this unique intro by Bud, which includes diatonic 7th chords playing up the F major scale. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/itCBESvEla8 CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK If you have questions or suggestions […]
A Shifty Substitution By Bill Evans (LOTW #238)
Bill Evans was a master of using substitute chord changes to achieve advance color and expression in his improvising. Here is a solo break from “A Sleepin’ Bee” during a live recording at the Montreaux Jazz Festival in 1968. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/YuaWcv4e3kI CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK If you have questions or suggestions for […]
Horace Silver Tears Through the Changes of “Solar” (LOTW #223)
Miles Davis has been responsible for either creating or taking credit for many of the jazz standards which we know and love to this day. “Solar” is no exception, and the album Walkin’ (1956) by the Miles Davis Quintet has several of these notable jazz standards. Horace Silver was a great pianist and sideman in […]
