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Back to SearchEpisode 348: The Music of Thelonious Monk Part 3
It wouldn't be right to do a series about Monk without taking a look at one of his compositions. In this episode, we'll cover one of his most famous …
3 years, 7 months ago
Episode 347: The Music of Thelonious Monk Part 2
This week we take a look at some instances of one of Monk's favorite sounds, the whole-tone scale. This was a prominent sound in Monk's music and we …
3 years, 7 months ago
Episode 346: The Music of Thelonious Monk Part 1
Welcome back! New month = new series. This month we are looking at one of the greatest composers and pianists of all time, Thelonious Monk. In this e…
3 years, 7 months ago
Episode 345: Tune of the Month Blues in 4 Keys!
I figured this would be a great way to end our 2 month series on the blues. Modulating up a minor 3rd every chorus is a great way to test yourself an…
3 years, 7 months ago
Episode 344: Blues With The Masters Part 7
This week we take a look at the guitar master, Wes Montgomery and his solo on D Natural Blues. There's a lot going on here and much to learn from thi…
3 years, 8 months ago
Episode 343: Blues With The Masters Part 6
This week we dive into the minor blues and take a look at, what I think, it one of the truly unique and memorable solos in jazz history. Oliver Nelso…
3 years, 8 months ago
Episode 342: Blues With The Masters Part 5
Happy New Year everyone! This week we continue with our study of the blues taking a look at a Charlie Parker solo that is actually at a manageable te…
3 years, 8 months ago
Episode 341: Blues With The Masters Part 4
This week we continue on with our study of the master musicians playing the blues. We find ourselves dissecting the master of masters, John Coltrane …
3 years, 8 months ago
Episode 340: Blues With The Masters Part 3
This week we are continuing with our blues series by taking a look at one of my favorite solos. Freddie Hubbard plays a jaw dropping solo on Birdlike…
3 years, 9 months ago
Episode 339: Blues With the Masters Part 2
Welcome back to another great episode on the blues! This week we are looking at a MASTERFUL solo from the great, Jack Teagarden on Wolverine Blues. T…
3 years, 9 months ago