video: Spyderico
What is there to say about this tune. An original composition of mine. The title has a bizarre story behind it.
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analysis: Django
I transcribed the John Lewis composition Django several years ago because I never saw a lead sheet for it that accounted for the different changes that they solo over. All the fake books I’ve seen just list the 20-bar head. So here’s my chart in case you want to play the tune the way MJQ does.
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transcription: Anthropology Bud Powell 1962
This Bud Powell video grabbed my attention when I found it on Youtube. I had never actually seen video of Bud playing, and his solo here is just outstanding. Anthropology is a Bird head on rhythm changes. I’ve been shedding rhythm changes myself recently, so getting a window into the mind of Bud was a huge boost for me. My whole conception is changed having taken the time to look closely at what he’s doing. So here’s some transcription love for you guys. I hope it helps you as much as it did me.
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