Jim Hall | No More Blues
Posted: May 15, 2013 Filed under: Guitar, Jim Hall, Transcriptions | Tags: Big Band Bossa Nova, Chega De Saudade, Jim Hall, No More Blues, Quincy Jones Leave a comment »It’s been almost a month since I posted a Jim Hall solo! Jim has quickly risen through the ranks to be one of my favorite guitarists. There’ll be much more of him in the future.
Welcome to the site, Vimeo. YouTube just didn’t have the video and for once you do! You’re a shining star.
Click the link to read more and get my transcription of Mr. Hall’s solo.
Dave McKenna | Errand Boy for Rhythm
Posted: May 8, 2013 Filed under: Dave McKenna, Miscellaneous, Piano, Transcriptions | Tags: Dave Mckenna, Errand Boy for Rhythm, John Pizzarelli, My Blue Heaven Leave a comment »This is the partner piece for John Pizzarelli’s solo posted one week ago (found here).
It’s another quiet week with no video to accompany the post… *Cough* Anyone bring their iPod?
Get my transcription of Dave’s solo after the break!
John Pizzarelli | Errand Boy for Rhythm
Posted: May 1, 2013 Filed under: Guitar, John Pizzarelli, Transcriptions | Tags: Errand Boy for Rhythm, John Pizzarelli, My Blue Heaven Leave a comment »Regulars to the site know that I think very highly of John Pizzarelli’s “My Blue Heaven” album. This solo had a large impact on my playing style and is a very early transcription of mine.
Wish there was a video on YouTube for everyone to listen to this great song…
Keep reading to download my transcription of John’s solo after the break!
Ray Brown | Jim
Posted: April 24, 2013 Filed under: Bass, Ray Brown, Transcriptions | Tags: Jim, Oscar Peterson Trio + One, Ray Brown Leave a comment »This week = me being busy. That means I’m going to post a bass line. Hey, jazz guitarists need to study bass lines as well!
Get my transcription of Ray Brown’s bass line after the break!
Dick Garcia | Lullaby of Birdland
Posted: April 17, 2013 Filed under: Dick Garcia, Guitar, Transcriptions | Tags: Dick Garcia, George Shearing, Lullaby of Birdland Leave a comment »Luckily I caught myself before publishing this post that Chuck Wayne is not playing this solo. It’s Dick Garcia! I’m not all that familiar with him, so… here you go. A great solo by Dick Garcia.
Read on to get my transcription!
Les Paul | Lazy River
Posted: April 10, 2013 Filed under: Guitar, Les Paul, Transcriptions | Tags: Lazy River, Les Paul Leave a comment »Due to me devoting all my time to other activities this month, I’m giving you a teeny tiny little short solo by Les Paul. I’d rather post the melody he plays, but that’s suing territory for whoever owns the publishing rights to the song… oh well…
Download my transcription of Les Paul’s solo after the break!
Johnny Smith | ‘S Wonderful
Posted: April 3, 2013 Filed under: Guitar, Johnny Smith, Transcriptions | Tags: 'S Wonderful, Don't Run, Johnny Smith, Walk Leave a comment »Spring is here, there’s no mistaking that it’s time to post a Johnny Smith solo. ‘S Wonderful is from the album “Walk, Don’t Run” (the only JS album I own for some reason…) and it’s a fast one.

YouTube doesn’t seem to have a video for this… Well, the music speaks for itself (assembly required). Maybe I should start checking for videos before I write out three choruses.
Anyways, get my transcription of Johnny’s solo after the break!

