Jazz Transcription Clinic (Mirko Guerrini)

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE, a variation of the podcast of the monthly interview where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, I am transcribing in real-time Michael Brecker's solo on the song The Cost of Living, as played on the album 'Michael Brecker'.

I am using the platform Soundslice to transcribe it.

In the video, I am walking you through the functions of Soundslice and show how to produce a complete and accurate transcription. Soundslice is a web platform specifically designed to transcribe music. You can loop sections, you can slow it down and then you can immediately write the notes down on the platform. It is really convenient because you can save your work and access it at a later time from anywhere. You can create a free account or pay a small membership to have access to more features.

More info on www.soundslice.com

I am also walk through the whole transcribing process, with some tips and advice on how to make the most out of it.

 

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

 

DISCLAIMER Copyrighted music is here used exclusively for nonprofit educational purposes. My sole aim with this video is to teach how to transcribe solos for personal study and development on one's own musical instrument. Transcribing music, as I explain in this video and in my podcast “is one of the most efficient ways to improve all your auditory skills”. Transcribing is also important because your tone, your time, your motivic development, your improvisation will all instantly improve. Please consider that transcribed scores of copyrighted music might represent in your own country an infringement to current laws, if and when used during concerts or similar. I invite you to use your scores only for personal learning and professional development.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE, a variation of the monthly interview podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, I am transcribing in real-time and analysing the solo on All the things you are, as played by Chris Potter the video you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiDt5LNXsMY

I am talking through the entire solo and explaining some of the strategies and ideas employed by Chris Potter. I also elaborate on some of the strategies that I use when transcribing.

This episode includes the first two choruses out of seven. The plan is to transcribe the whole solo.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel.

You can download this podcast episode or any other episode here: Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../jazz..... Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oQqf6m... Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../8b6f521b...

Background music is 'On the scratchy side of the street' from the album 'Mirko Guerrini e i Diavoli del Ritmo'.

DISCLAIMER Copyrighted music is here used exclusively for nonprofit educational purposes. My sole aim with this video is to teach how to transcribe solos for personal study and development on one's own musical instrument.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE, a variation of the podcast of the monthly interview where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, I start a new series of videos called 'Practise with Jazz Giants', where I will practise some of the solo transcriptions I do. You can play along with me and practise with the Jazz Giants as well. 

I start practising at 70% speed and increase the speed by 10% every passage, to finally reach 100% speed. In this way, you can practise all the articulations and nuances that make Lester Young's playing so unique and distinctive. 

This is the link to the YouTube Video to play along: https://youtu.be/soi3dbncxvU

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

Please Subscribe to my YouTube Channel.

You can download this podcast episode, or any other episode here: Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../jazz..... Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oQqf6m... Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../8b6f521b...

Background music is 'On the scratchy side of the street' from the album 'Mirko Guerrini e i Diavoli del Ritmo'.

DISCLAIMER Copyrighted music is here used exclusively for nonprofit educational purposes. My sole aim with this video is to teach how to transcribe solos for personal study and development on one's own musical instrument.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE, a variation of the monthly interview podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, I am analysing my transcription of the song Blues in Louisiana, as played by Illinois Jacquet on the video you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5agdkunK0z8  

I am talking through the entire solo and explaining some of the strategies and ideas employed by Illinois Jacquet. I also elaborate on some of the most iconic blues idioms, from growling to scoops, falls etc.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

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You can download this podcast episode or any other episode here: Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../jazz..... Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oQqf6m... Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../8b6f521b...

Background music is 'On the scratchy side of the street' from the album 'Mirko Guerrini e i Diavoli del Ritmo'.

DISCLAIMER Copyrighted music is here used exclusively for nonprofit educational purposes. My sole aim with this video is to teach how to transcribe solos for personal study and development on one's own musical instrument.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a podcast where we talk about transcriptions, how to do it and wonderful musicians. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, after receiving some harsh comments on a previous episode about something that I supposedly wrongly transcribed, I decided to make a short video where I explain (once again) what is The Compromise that we need to accept when we transcribe. 

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I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small contribution if you purchase something.

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, there is another solo to practise for the series 'Practice with Jazz Giants', where I will practise some of the solo transcriptions I do. You can play along with me and practise with the Jazz Giants as well. 

I start practising at 70% speed and increase the speed by 10% every passage, to finally reach 100% speed.

In this way, you can practise all the articulations and nuances that make Cannonball's language so great.

To download this solo and other solos please visit: https://mirkoguerrini.com/transcriptions/

Entire Solo 70% speed 02:09 Entire Solo 80% speed 03:36 Entire Solo 90% speed 04:53 Entire Solo 100% speed 06:02

 

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today. Please Subscribe to my YouTube Channel

 

You can download this podcast episode, or any other episode here: Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../jazz..... Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oQqf6m... Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../8b6f521b...

 

Background music is 'On the scratchy side of the street' from the album 'Mirko Guerrini e i Diavoli del Ritmo'.

 

Mirko Guerrini is a D'Addario artist.

 

DISCLAIMER Copyrighted music is here used exclusively for nonprofit educational purposes. My sole aim with this video is to teach how to transcribe solos for personal study and development on one's own musical instrument.

🎵 Visit my store at https://store.mirkoguerrini.com/ to find transcriptions, tutorials and more! 🎵

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Hello everyone, This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interview podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Max Glanz.

Among the engaging answers I got from Max, I love his brilliant points of view on the art of transcription.

'If it is a solo that is singable, than you should be able to sing every phrase!' I love it!

Leave a comment if you like.

Listen to Max Glanz's answers to the questions below:

00:00 Introduction

05:18 Why do you transcribe?

08:51 What do you expect to bring home with a transcription?

11:30 How do you choose the solos you transcribe?

19:11 What is your methodology?

33:50 Do you write it down?

39:10 How do you practice your transcriptions?

50:40 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed?

54:39 Which transcription you've done is your favourite?

You can check Max Glanz here: https://maxglanz.com/

And here: https://www.youtube.com/@maxglanzsax

And here: https://linktr.ee/origina1nerd

 

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I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today. This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small contribution if you purchase something.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Stephen Magnusson

Listen to Steve Magnusson's answers to the questions below:

Why do you transcribe? 03:47

What do you expect to learn from a transcription? 17:41

How do you choose the solos to transcribe? 24:21

What is your transcribing methodology? 33:08

Do you use any software? 45:45

Which transcription of yours is your favourite? 01:09:05

Artists mentioned in this episode: Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Dmitri Sostakovic, Charlie Parker, Charles Lloyd, Charlie Haden, John Scofield, Brad Mehldau, Sonny Rollins a.o.

 

Stephen Magnusson is considered one of Australia’s most accomplished, versatile and distinct musicians with incredible technique and an astoundingly beautiful tone. His hectic schedule shows that he is a delight to work with and someone that has ‘something to say’ in the world of improvised music.

He was given his first ukulele at 3, his first guitar at 6 and began performing at 10 on an electric guitar that he loaned from his schoolteacher. At 13, he started to study under the guidance of Gordon Pendleton at the Box Hill Tafe and discovered the world of improvised music. In 1986, he studied at the esteemed Victorian College of the Arts under the supervision of some of Australia’s finest musicians – Tony Gould, Bob Sedergreen and Mike Doyle. Here he expanded his practice regime and playing. He joined various bands playing numerous styles and developed an understanding of different methods. But, his main focus remained, to develop and hone the craft of mastering the guitar.

He travelled to Europe and lived there and after being appointed on the staff at The Academy of Contemporary Music (Zurich) in 1997, Stephen met his long time collaborator – Sergio Beresovsky. They began to perform regularly with Swedish bassist – Bjorn Meyer and in the July of the same year, Australian saxophonist Julien Wilson travelled to meet and play with the trio. After the first week of playing, they formed SNAG and produced a self-titled album (released in Australia ‘Hey Guess What’).

After 3 years of living in Zurich, Stephen returned to Melbourne in August 2000. He entered the National Jazz Award at Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival, where he tied for first place amongst much controversy. At this festival, he performed with his trio featuring Sergio and Eugene Ball. This recorded result is captured on the CD ‘Healing Songs’.

He has worked with many artists including Charlie Haden, Meshell Ndegeocello, Ricki Lee Jones, Sinead O’Connor, John Cale, Gurrumul Yunupingu, Paul Grabowsky, Vince Jones, Katie Noonan, Lisa Young, Christine Sullivan, Michelle Nicole, Martin Breeze, The Assumptions Trio, Megan Washington, Paul Kelly, Jim Black, Mike Nock, Barney McAll, Enrico Rava, Arthur Blythe and many others.

As a part of the Katie Noonan trio Elixir, the ensemble won the ARIA for Best Jazz Album in 2011.

In 2013, Stephen was awarded the Melbourne Prize for Outstanding Musician, and the Australian Jazz Bell Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album with his quartet MAGNET (with Carl Pannuzzo, Eugene Ball and Sergio Beresovsky).

Stephen is currently concentrating on writing for his duo Boundaries with Frank DiSario, and trio MAG featuring DiSario and Dave Beck. He will also be completing the second release from MAGNET, SOM.

You can check Steve Magnusson here: http://www.mag.net.au

You can check Mirko Guerrini's music here: https://mirkoguerrini.bandcamp.com or here https://www.mirkoguerrini.com

Mirko Guerrini is a D'Addario artist, playing D'Addario mouthpieces and reeds.

Subscribe to this podcast and to my YouTube Channel.

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I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Jeff Schneider.

Listen to Jeff's answers to the questions below:  00:00 Introduction 03:41 Why do you transcribe? 11:03 What do you expect to learn from a transcription? 12:31 How do you choose solos?  25:10 What is your transcribing methodology? 35:39 Do you write it down? 41:39 How do you incorporate transcriptions into your playing? 43:04 How do you practise the solos? 48:47 Who was the most difficult one to transcribe? 51:50 What is your favourite solo that you transcribed? 

Jeff Schneider is a DownBeat Magazine award winner, three-time recipient of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award, YouTuber with over 250,000 subscribers, and music educator with thousands of students all over the world. Jeff’s music is featured in films and advertisements by NASA, BET Networks, CNN, Google, Ferrari and many more.

🎹 You can check Jeff Schneider's music and projects here: https://jeffschneidermusic.com/ https://www.youtube.com/jeffschneidermusic

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I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE, a variation of the podcast of the monthly interview where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, I am analysing my transcription of the song Splanky, as played by Frank Wess on the album Atomic Basie.

I am talking through the entire solo and explaining some of the strategies and ideas employed by Frank Wess. Motivic development, harmonic substitutions are the highlights of this performance which I think is one of the best choices to start your transcription journey.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel.

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DISCLAIMER

Copyrighted music is here used exclusively for nonprofit educational purposes. My sole aim with this video is to teach how to transcribe solos for personal study and development on one's own musical instrument

This is my transcription and analysis of the beautiful solo by Red Garland on What is this Thing Called Love, from A Garland In Red (Prestige).

It is a very hard swingin' be-bop informative solo played by Garland, with many insights on transforming a simple melody with no swing into a swinging machine!

Garland also makes an extensive and state of the art use the enclosures technique.

Complete transcription in pdf in Bb, Eb and C are available on my website:https://mirkoguerrini.com/transcripti...

A small donation (if you can) would be much appreciated.

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Introducing Red Garland

02:42 Whole transcription

04:36 Analysis starts - Head in A1 - A2

10:58 Head in B - A3

13:42 Solo - 1st Chorus

18:57 Solo 2nd Chorus

21:23 Whole solo

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Roberta Gambarini

Roberta Gambarini was born in Turin, Italy, where she attended jazz concerts, clubs, and festivals with her parents. Her father played the saxophone, and she grew up hearing jazz in the house and learning by listening to records. Her first instrument was clarinet when she was 12, then piano. When she was 18, she moved to Milan to pursue a career as a vocalist. In Milan, she worked in radio and television without making progress on her ambition.

Roberta Gambarini moved to the U.S. in 1998 and won a scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. A few weeks after her arrival in America, she entered the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition and came in third behind Teri Thornton and Jane Monheit. She was invited to sing in New York City, where she met Benny Carter and James Moody. Moody became her teacher, mentor, and friend. Her album So in Love was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album. In 2004, she started touring with the Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, performing with James Moody, Frank Wess, Jimmy Heath, Paquito d'Rivera, and Roy Hargrove. From 2006–2007 she toured with her own trio, as well as the Hank Jones trio. She sang at the premiere of "Cannery Row Suite", a piece by Dave Brubeck commissioned for the Monterey Jazz Festival. Her debut album, Easy to Love (Groovin' High, 2006) was nominated for a Grammy Award. You Are There was a collaboration with Hank Jones.

Awards

2007: Easy to Love, nominated for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album

2010: So in Love, nominated for Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album

Discography

Apreslude with Antonio Scarano (Splasch, 1991)

Easy to Love (Groovin' High, 2006)

You Are There with Hank Jones (EmArcy, 2007) – recorded in 2005

So in Love with James Moody, Roy Hargrove (EmArcy, 2009)

The Shadow of Your Smile: Homage to Japan (Groovin' High, 2013)

Connecting Spirits: Roberta Gambarini Sings the Jimmy Heath Songbook (Groovin' High, 2015)

Dedications: Roberta Gambarini Honors Ella, Sarah & Carmen (Groovin' High, 2019)

As guest

Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Band, Dizzy's Business, (MCG Jazz, 2006)

Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Band, I'm Be Boppin' Too (Half Note, 2009)

Roy Hargrove Big Band, Emergence (EmArcy, 2009)

Paul Kuhn, Swing 85 (In+Out, 2013)

James Moody & Hank Jones, Our Delight (IPO, 2008)

New Stories, Hope Is in the Air: The Music of Elmo Hope (Origin, 2004)

 

In this episode, Roberta talks about how she got into transcribing, and how she developed her own personal notation to mark down all the expressions and tempo variations that are hard to write with traditional notation.

She also recounts how she learned vocalese as a form of expression.

Artists mentioned in this episode: Herbie Hancock, Benny Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, James Moody, Benny Golson, Dizzy Gillespie and many others.

You can check Roberta Gambarini here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberta_Gambarini

You can check Mirko Guerrini's music here: https://mirkoguerrini.bandcamp.com

or here

https://www.mirkoguerrini.com

Mirko Guerrini is a D'Addario artist, playing D'Addario mouthpieces and reeds.

You can download this podcast episode, or any other episode here:

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I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

On the first episode of the Jazz Transcription clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the first guest jazz doctor: Claudio Giovagnoli.

Claudio explains his transcription process and how he made it possible to transcribe and perfectly playback a 5'35'' Michael Brecker's solo on Recorda-me.

To watch Claudio performing the solo you can click here:                           Michael Brecker complete solo trascription on Recordame (Joe Henderson)           

 You can check Claudio's work here: www.claudiogiovagnoli.it

You can check Claudio's music here: https://www.claudiogiovagnoli.it/discografia/

 

You can check Mirko Guerrini here: www.mirkoguerrini.com

You can check Mirko Guerrini's music here: https://mirkoguerrini.bandcamp.com

 

Mirko Guerrini is a D'Addario artist.

 

Join us on this episode of "Jazz Transcription Clinic" with your host, Mirko Guerrini, as we delve into the electrifying night of July 7, 1956, (exactly 68 years ago) at the Newport Jazz Festival. Discover how Paul Gonsalves' legendary 27-chorus tenor saxophone solo on "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" saved the Duke Ellington Orchestra from obscurity. We'll explore the backdrop of a jazz scene overshadowed by the rising tide of rock and roll, with Elvis Presley on the verge of releasing his iconic hit "Hound Dog."

Listen to the story of how a blonde lady in a red dress, dancing with joyous abandon, helped turn the audience into a frenzied celebration. This is the tale of resilience, passion, and the transformative power of live performance. Tune in to hear how one unforgettable solo reignited the world's love for Duke Ellington's music and changed the course of jazz history forever. Don't miss this compelling episode filled with the spirit and magic of jazz!

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Hi everyone,

 

For this episode, I tried something a bit harder. I have transcribed a full track and all instruments.

Furthermore, to celebrate the 100th birthday of the great composer and arranger George Russell, I transcribed the Bill Evans version of the blues Stratusphunk, written by George Russell.

Personnel:

Bill Evans Piano

Art Farmer Trumpet

Hal McKusick Alto Sax

Jimmy Cleveland Trombone

Barry Gailbright Guitar

Eddy Safranski Double Bass

Ed Thigpen Drums

Recorded on a TV Show in 1958.

00:00 Intro

00:10 Introducing George Russell

09:57 Whole Track

15:43 Melody

18:31 Interlude

19:58 Jimmy Cleveland solo

20:44 Art Farmer solo

22:39 Bill Evans solo

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interview podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets, and much more.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor:

Jamie Anderson aka Get Your Sax Together.

Use this link to download some useful material Jamie provided for you: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b_8bDQvFGp53SqxsWGnQyXRyYXTCxyPe?usp=sharing

Leave a comment if you like.

Listen to Jaime's answers to the questions below:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:10 Why do you transcribe?

00:10:00 What do you expect to bring home with a transcription?

00:24:03 How do you choose the solos you transcribe?

00:28:33 What is your methodology?

01:18:39 How do you incorporate ideas into your playing?

01:19:12 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed?

01:23:02 Which transcription you've done is your favourite?

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This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE, a variation of the podcast of the monthly interview where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, I am analysing my transcription of the song Remember, as played by Hank Mobley on the album Soul Station. I am talking through the entire solo and explaining some of the strategies and ideas employed by Hank Mobley.

I also explain strategies on how to practise your transcription, what to spend time on and how deep you should go with details. Hank Mobley employes a number of great tools to master his phrasings, such as enclosures, motivic development, and repetition of ideas.

Especially in the first four bars of the chorus, he is always using similar ideas within the chromatic descent of the chords.

Hank Mobley is telling us: 'repetirion is a good thing!'.

 

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

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DISCLAIMER Copyrighted music is here used exclusively for nonprofit educational purposes. My sole aim with this video is to teach how to transcribe solos for personal study and development on one's own musical instrument.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, I would like to celebrate with you the first year of the podcast with an episode that is a bit different from the usual interview format.

I would like to 'give away' what are, in my opinion, some of the best strategies to become successful at transcribing.   Here is the list of the 5 Transcribing Tips: 1. Learn the intervals 02:15 2. Learn the sound of your instrument 05:30 3. Sing! 11:58 4. Start with an easy solo or a melody 14:56 5. Don't give up! 17:44

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I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

This is my transcription of the stunning solo by Michael Brecker on Say It (over and over again).

I first analyse the whole solo, going into some great details of his playing: The use of articulation;

The use of grace notes and nuances;

The use of dynamics;

The use of the Lydian Dominant and Diminished scales.

Complete transcription in pdf in Bb, Eb and C are available on my website: https://mirkoguerrini.com/transcripti...

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00:00 Introduction

01:19 Brecker tells you who he really is

02:35 Grace notes

06:37 Articulation

08:52 The blues scale

10:06 Lydian Dominant Mode

12:15 Altered Chords

15:51 Diminished (h/w) scale

If you want to skip the analysis and want to watch just the solo, click here: 23:27 Whole solo

 

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Pat La Barbera.

Pat explains his transcription process and how to make the most out of it. Pat also plays great examples on how to make the transcription process profitable and how to incorporate what you transcribe into your playing.

Transcribing app mentioned in this episode:

Amazing Slowdowner: https://www.ronimusic.com

Music Speed Changer: https://musicspeedchanger.com

Tempo SlowMo: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/tempo-slowmo-bpm-slow-downer/id460008289

 

Jazz solos mentioned in this episode:

Lester Young - Easy Does It: https://youtu.be/65dE4GbKCzE

Sonny Stitt: https://youtu.be/91_bFevxIp0

Sonny Stitt, Sonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie - On the sunny side of the street: https://youtu.be/LSHevGXSKuk

Stan Getz: The way you look tonight: https://youtu.be/bTz7pj8B7BU

Charlie Parker - Yardbird Suite: https://youtu.be/HmroWIcCNUI

Lester Young - I want to be happy: https://youtu.be/i7VehatbFR0

Lester Young - Back to the land: https://youtu.be/MgoJvBrKPcA

Richie Kamuca - Vamp's Blues: https://youtu.be/wza0PhuQOzE

Pat La Barbera/Kirk McDonald - Train of Thought: https://youtu.be/oxj88AzD2ok

 

You can check Pat La Barbera Discography here: https://www.discogs.com/artist/938325-Pat-LaBarbera

You can check Mirko Guerrini's music here: https://mirkoguerrini.bandcamp.com

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE, a variation of the podcast of the monthly interview where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, I am analysing my transcription of the song Tea for Two, as played by Lester Young on the album The Complete Aladdin Sessions.

I am explaining how to use some good strategies to speed up your transcription skills.

I focus on the melody only and give hopefully nice tips on how to learn to play a melody in a jazzy manner without going too far away from the original melody.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel.

You can download this podcast episode, or any other episode here:

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Background music is 'On the scratchy side of the street' from the album 'Mirko Guerrini e i Diavoli del Ritmo'.

DISCLAIMER Copyrighted music is here used exclusively for nonprofit educational purposes. My sole aim with this video is to teach how to transcribe solos for personal study and development on one's own musical instrument.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Niko Schäuble.

Niko Schauble is an award-winning drummer, composer, producer and audio engineer, with a practice spanning the full range of contemporary notated and improvised music.

Niko explains his 'virtual' transcription process and how to make the most out of it. Niko also talks about how important is to be able to listen deeply to learn the subtleties in every player.

Music mentioned in this episode:

Bill Evans Live at Montreux ‘One For Helen’

https://youtu.be/V2tNmQW9QvI   Billy Cobham ‘Hip Pockets' https://youtu.be/oDeB7xyj3XU   D’Angelo ‘Playa' https://youtu.be/eo3iqsOH_54  

You can check Niko Schäuble's Discography here: https://www.nikoschauble.com

You can check/buy Niko Schäuble's music here: https://pughousestudios.bandcamp.com

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: DANNY MARKOVICH. I contacted Danny after I saw a video he posted on YouTube titled: 'Stop Transcribing'. I couldn't resist, and it has been exciting to discuss the matter with someone that has a different opinion on transcriptions. In the end, I think we agreed on a lot of things, even though there are some points of disagreement. What do you think?  Leave a comment if you like.

Listen to Danny's answers to the questions below:  00:00 Introduction 02:50 Why do you transcribe? 52:37 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed? 59:04 Which transcription you've done is your favourite?

Danny is the founder of the band MARBIN. MARBIN is a progressive jazz-rock band based in Chicago, IL, with a unique story that stands out in today's music world. With a do-it-yourself approach, Marbin started touring extensively in 2011, bringing their original instrumental music to every part of the United States. Through word of mouth, Marbin has gained hundreds of thousands of devoted fans all over the world and has sold tens of thousands of albums. Marbin has released eight albums: Marbin (2009), Breaking the Cycle (2011), Last Chapter of Dreaming (2013), The Third Set (2014),  Aggressive Hippies (2015), Goatman and the House of the Dead (2016), Israeli Jazz (2018), and Strong Thing (2019), the double album Russian Dolls + Ten Years in the Sun (2020), Shreddin' at Sweetwater (2021), and Dirty Horse (2022). Marbin regularly plays in clubs all over the US and in jam and jazz festivals around the world.

You can check Danny Markovich's music here: https://www.marbinmusic.com/

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This is my transcription of the stunning solo by Thad Jones on St. Louis Blues.

Complete transcription in pdf in Bb, Eb and C are available on my website: https://mirkoguerrini.com/transcriptions/

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00:00 Introduction 01:00 Thad Jones Bio If you want to skip the analysis and want to watch just the solo, click here: 04:50 Whole solo

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On this episode of the Jazz Transcription clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Julien Wilson.

Julien explains his transcription process and how to make the most out of it. Julien explains how to focus on the actual sound of a note and not just the pitch.

Artists mentioned by Julien are a lot, with Sydney Bechet, Stanley Turrentine, Coleman Hawkins, Harry Carney, Michael Brecker, Jan Garbarek.

"Everytime I transcribe, my time and my tone gets better".

 

 You can check Julien's work here: https://julienwilson.com 

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Barney McAll

Listen to Barney's answers to the questions below:  Why do you transcribe? 10:06 What do you expect to learn from a transcription? 26:15 How do you choose solos? 29:02 What is your transcribing methodology? 34:32 Do you write it down? 51:22 How do you practise the solos? 59:30 How do you incorporate transcriptions into your playing? 01:19:38 Who was the most difficult one to transcribe? 01:20:26 What is your favourite solo that you transcribed? 01:22:00

Link to: Ben Gerstein COLTRANE BODY (Dance) https://youtu.be/Xqw514Kx1Go

Ben Gerstein Interview with Barney https://youtu.be/yGCPB9y0ySQ

Barney McAll (born Melbourne, Australia, 1966) is a jazz pianist and composer who lives in Melbourne, Australia.

Barney McAll  joined saxophonist Gary Bartz‘s band in 1997. As well as remaining to be a member of the Gary Bartz quartet, he also plays with the Josh Roseman Unit, Fred Wesley and the JB’s, Groove Collective, and Kurt Rosenwinkel‘s “Heartcore”. He completed a Bachelor of Music at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, studying with pianists Paul Grabowsky, Tony Gould and Mike Nock and with guitarist Doug Devries.

His ensembles include “M.O.D.A.S”, “Sylent Running”, “GRAFT” , ASIO (Australian Symbiotic Improvisers Orbit) TQX featuring Sia and his  “Non Compliance Trio”.

He was awarded the Australia Council Fellowship in 2007 and worked as musical director for Australian vocalist Sia Furler from 2011-2012.

Barney McAll is also the 2015 recipient of the Peggy Glanville-Hicks composer residency in Sydney, Australia 2016.

He has recorded or performed internationally with many other musicians including Dewey Redman, Roy Ayers, Kenny Garrett, Maceo Parker, Jimmy Cobb, Eddie Henderson, Aloe Blacc, Peter Apfelbaum, Billy Harper, Daniel Merriweather and Vernel Fournier.

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2015 McAll won Best Jazz Album for Mooroolbark.[1]

McAll is partial to unleashing surprises himself, whether they be radical dynamic shifts – such as suddenly reducing a solo to the merest trickle of notes against thrumming bass and whispered cymbal chatter – or just finding bewitchingly unexpected turns to take in developing a melody. Masterful. -SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

You can check Barney McAll here: https://barneymcall.com/

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: LEF GERMENLIS

Leave a comment if you like.

Listen to Lef''s answers to the questions below:  00:00 Introduction 02:24 Why do you transcribe? 07:48 What do you expect to bring home with a transcription? 11:06 How do you choose the solos you transcribe? 13:55 What is your methodology? 22:56 Do you write it down? 30:44 How do you practice your transcriptions? 38:13 How do you incorporate ideas into your solos? 46:44 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed? 49:22 Which transcription you've done is your favourite?

Playing classical piano from an early age and later on Jazz & modern styles, Lef, has been performing on stages playing original music & covers from the age of 16. The last few years he has also worked as a producer in various styles for his original music but also for other clients. He worked for years on sound designing and as an expert user of Mainstage & Logic X he always strives to find the "right sound" and therefore takes the experience to the next level. He has written music with more than 10 bands and has contributed keys as a session musician to a lot of recordings. He is characterised by always trying to be versatile, flexible, and adjustable in any genre or situation. ​Click on the link and listen to the beautiful answer that LEF gave me.

Click on the link and listen to the beautiful answer that Lef gave me.

Leave a comment if you wish.

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctors: Jorre Reynders and Timothy Pedone from Sharp Eleven Music.

Listen to Barney's answers to the questions below:  Why do you transcribe? 03:11 What do you expect to learn from a transcription? 11:34 How do you choose solos? 25:43 What is your transcribing methodology? 29:30 Do you write it down? 38:28 How do you practise the solos? 53:41 How do you incorporate transcriptions into your playing? 01:00:13 Who was the most difficult one to transcribe? 01:05:38 What is your favourite solo that you transcribed? 01:12:09

Jorre Reynders

After finishing his Master studies in Jazz saxophone at the Conservatory of Maastricht, Jorre decided to publish his transcriptions to the rest of the world through Youtube, naming it after how he named all his musical projects: "Sharp Eleven Music". Driven since teenage years by the awesomeness of a saxophone sound and soloing in particular, it has lead to an endless stream of motivation to dig deeper into everything saxophonist (and by extension other instruments) have to offer, uncovering it to the world simultanously. Publishing consistently a transcription ever two weeks since 2016 plus practicing and analyzing it has lead to a much deeper unstanding of everything saxophone, improvisation and music in general. This is now applied in the teaching courses and his own musical explorations.

Jorre is as a saxophonist active in the international acclaimed latin band Mambisimo Big Band, The Jack Million Big Band, his own Fusion project consisting of original material named the Sharp Eleven Electric Band with an album "Donkey Dance" released in 2020, several independ productions under Sharp Eleven Music like the Charlie Parker 1942 version of "Cherokee" for 5-part sax soli amongst others, and active as a working musician in Belgium and the rest of Europe. He also founded an indoor soccer (Futsal) club called FC Sharp Eleven, keeping fysically poor musicians off the streets. They lose all their games. 

Timothy Pedone

Just like Jorre, Timothy finished his Master studies in jazz guitar at the Conservatory of Maastricht. After that he went back to his first love, composition and developed a solo project, called Introvert. Not much time went by before he founded a music production company together with Jorre in 2016, called Edge Effect. Of course, studying guitar never stopped and transcribing became an increasingly bigger part of that. Fast forward to today and we have over 150 guitar transcriptions and lots of insights gained.

Additionally, Timothy is currently studying conducting at the conservatory of Leuven, he's assisting composers with orchestrations and engraving and every two weeks or so he goes and loses a game of indoor soccer.

You can check Sharp Eleven Music here: https://www.sharpelevenmusic.com/

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Mirko Guerrini is a D'Addario artist, playing D'Addario mouthpieces and reeds.

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I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Dario Cecchini

Listen to Dario's answers to the questions below:  00:00 Introduction 04:54 Why do you transcribe? 12:22 What do you expect to bring home with a transcription? 14:51 Do you recommend solos to be transcribed? 17:09 How do you choose solos? 18:47 What is your methodology? 38:54 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed? 44:40 Which transcription you've done is your favourite?

Born on 10/17/1963, Cecchini began playing the drums very early on. At 14, he took up the saxophone and was initiated into the family rite of Jazz. At 22 he began playing baritone sax and flute. He entered the “Conservatorio Cherubini” in Florence, where he studied classical music and graduated in 1991.

Personal Projects: ”FUNK OFF” “D.C. TRIOZONE” (Guido Zorn, Bernardo Guerra) "JAZZASONIC"

Current Collaborations: “JELLY FACTORY” Leaded by Luca Gelli “RICCARDO FASSI FLORENCE POCKET ORCHESTRA” “MAX CALDERAI QUINTET” “VG BIG BAND” leaded by Vincenzo Genovese

Previous Jazz Collaborations : "ITALIAN SECRET SERVICE" (Co-leader con L. Pieri) "EUMIR DEODATO EUROPE XPRESS" “REUNION BIG BAND” Leaded by Marco Tamburini “GIANLUCA RENZI ALL STAR Orchestra” NATALIE COLE BAND KENNY WHEELER HOT ELEVEN KENNY WHEELER ne “I giorni di un uomo”. Oratorio per coro e solisti Jazz. LEE KONITZ NONET MEGATONES Leaded by Maurizio Giammarco TURBULENCE" di Fabio Morgera G.O.N. Grande orchestra nazionale dell' ass. musicisti jazz diretta da B. Tommaso IF SIX WAS NINE LARES

Cecchini has also accompanied various foreign and Italian Jazz artists: Paolo Fresu, Marco Tamburini, Fabrizio Bosso, Enrico Pieranunzi, Stefano Bollani, Pietro Tonolo,Glauco Venier, Massimo Urbani, Gianluca Petrella, Riccardo Fassi, Emanuele Cisi, Fred Wesley, Raul Midon, Avery* Sunshine,Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bob Mintzer, J. Surman, C.Batista, L. Agudo, D. Liebnman, R. Beirach, Dave “Fuze” Fiuczynski.

Cecchini also has a notable experience outside Jazz, having collaborated and recorded with artists such as: Fred Wesley, Raul Midon, Avery Sunshine, Karima, Simone Cristicchi, Adriano Celentano, Eros Ramazzotti, Alessandra Amoroso, Jovanotti, Biagio Antonacci, Eumir Deodato, Irene Grandi, Gino Paoli, Zucchero, Giorgia, Alexia, Gege’ Telesforo, Bengi Benati, Dirotta su Cuba, Riccardo Tesi, James Taylor, Louisiana Red, Mike Turk, Charlie Wood.

He participated in television transmissions, recorded film soundtracks and composed music for TV spots.

You can check Dario Cecchini and Funk Off music here: https://www.funkoff.it/

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This is my transcription and analysis of the beautiful solo by Max Ionata on All the things you are.

It is a very informative solo played by Max, with many insights on how to develop melodies, add chromaticism to your lines and perfect use of the enclosures technique.

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00:00Introduction

01:00 Introducing Max Ionata

02:42 Soundslice Clips

03:30 Analysis starts

13:12 2nd Chorus analysis - Enclosures

28:28 3rd Chorus Analysis - More enclosures

31:48 Head out - Analysis

35:18 Whole solo

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: STEFANO BOLLANI.

Stefano is not only one of my best friends, he was also my best man at my wedding and my deskmate at high school. We have gone through uncountable adventures, with some highlights like the recording of the album Carioca in Brazil (followed by several tours) and his jazz quintet I Visionari.

Leave a comment if you like.

Listen to Stefano''s answers to the questions below:  00:00 Introduction 02:50 Why do you transcribe? 27:34 How do you choose the solos you transcribe? 30:30 What is your methodology? 40:53 Do you write it down? 45:25 How do you practice your transcriptions? 46:00 How do you incorporate ideas into your solos? 48:26 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed? 57:47 Which transcription you've done is your favourite?

Stefano Bollani (born 5 December 1972) is an Italian composer, pianist, and singer, also active as a writer and television presenter.

Stefano has worked with such musicians as Gato Barbieri, Chick Corea, Bill Frisell, Sol Gabetta, Richard Galliano, Egberto Gismonti, Lee Konitz, Bobby McFerrin, Pat Metheny, Caetano Veloso, Phil Woods, Hector Zazou and has recorded more than 15 albums with trumpeter Enrico Rava. Bollani has performed with several symphonic orchestras (Filarmonica della Scala, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, among others) and with directors such as Riccardo Chailly, Daniel Harding, Kristjan Järvi, Zubin Mehta, Gianandrea Noseda and Antonio Pappano. He has also played with Italian pop-rock artists and has participated in and hosted TV and radio shows. Currently, he has published 49 albums alone (31 studio).

Stefano, as usual, approaches transcription from a different angle and perspective. Knowing him for more than 40 years, I never had a chance to have a long, deep conversation on jazz transcriptions. I learned unexpected things and understood (finally) a few things that were always a mystery to me.

Click on the link and listen to the beautiful answer that Stefano gave me.

Leave a comment if you wish.

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Learning the Blues, Part 2 - Marçal Perramon transcription

Hi everyone, 

For this episode, I have transcribed the  Marçel Perramon solo on Neal Hefti's blues called After Supper.

The solo is informative on learning and internalising solid jazz language, especially on the turning points of the blues (between bars 4 and 5 and at the end of the form).

00:00 Introduction 02:32 1st Chorus 19:50 2nd Chorus 36:54 Solo Analysis

51:55 Whole solo

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, there is another solo to practise for the series 'Practice with Jazz Giants', where I will practise some of my solo transcriptions. 

You can play with me and practise with the Jazz Giants. To download this solo and other solos, please visit: https://mirkoguerrini.com/transcriptions/

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE, a variation of the podcast of the monthly interview where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, I am analysing my transcription of the song But not for me, as played by Chet Baker.I am talking about the art of Chet Baker of playing diatonically over a chord progression and how he was able to choose the right notes at the right time.

 

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

 

DISCLAIMER Copyrighted music is here used exclusively for nonprofit educational purposes. My sole aim with this video is to teach how to transcribe solos for personal study and development on one's own musical instrument. Transcribing music, as I explain in this video and in my podcast “is one of the most efficient ways to improve all your auditory skills”. Transcribing is also important because your tone, your time, your motivic development, your improvisation will all instantly improve. Please consider that transcribed scores of copyrighted music might represent in your own country an infringement to current laws, if and when used during concerts or similar. I invite you to use your scores only for personal learning and professional development.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctors: Let's Transcribe. Among the engaging answers I got from them, their most difficult transcription has been one of Tal Farlow's, and their favourite is Herb Ellis' Easter Parade.

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Listen to Let's Transcribe''s answers to the questions below:  00:00 Introduction 03:25 Why do you transcribe? 06:54 What do you expect to bring home with a transcription? 12:53 How do you choose the solos you transcribe? 18:02 What is your methodology? 27:27 Do you write it down? 39:38 How do you practice your transcriptions? 47:21 How do you incorporate ideas into your solos? 59:00 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed? 01:03:39 Which transcription you've done is your favourite?

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Giulio Carmassi.

Listen to Giulio Carmassi's answers to the questions below:  Why do you transcribe? 18:36 What is your transcribing methodology? 28:05 How you got the gig with Pat Metheny? 43:30

Giulio Carmassi is a performer, composer, arranger and producer. Carmassi recorded 2 albums and toured 42 countries with the Pat Metheny Unity Group, with Antonio Sanchez, Chris Potter and Ben Williams, starting with the 2014 album "Kin", on piano, vocals, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, flute, saxophone, vibraphone, french horn and cello.

The album debuted #1 in the jazz charts, and the group brought home both the "best album" and "best band" nods from DownBeat magazine. He's also the pianist, singer and trumpeter on Metheny's "The Unity Sessions" (2016).

He’s recorded and toured with the Will Lee's Family band, alongside Steve Gadd and Chuck Loeb, alternating tenor saxophone, trumpet, hammond organ, guitar, percussion and vocals on stage.

He was also in NY the keyboard player of the Lew Soloff's band, alongside Mark Egan, Keith Carlock, Will Lee, Oz Noy, Lou Marini and many others.   

With his writing partner Bryan Scary, he founded the film music production team Hummingbirds.  Their latest score premiered at Sundance 2020, for the movie "Black Bear" with Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon. They are currently scoring “Please Baby Please”, starring Andrea Riseborough, Harry Melling and Demi Moore. As a team, they’ve scored and sound designed dozens of national commercials for Adidas, Uber, Ford, Volvo, Toyota, AARP, Royal Caribbean, Visa, Coca Cola and Unicef, and many others. Their music is also in several Netflix, NBC and CNN shows. 

Carmassi's YouTube channel has collected nearly 2 million views.In his videos, Carmassi plays, records, films end edits video songs of all kinds, from symphonic rock extravaganzas, to broadway songs, to fusion jazz music and hard rock.  

Born and raised in Italy, after living in both Paris and New York, Giulio Carmassi is now based in Los Angeles. 

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This is my transcription of the stunning solo by Buddy De Franco on Blues for Brody.

I first analyse the whole solo, going into some great details of his playing:

The bebop style;

The perfect phrase-building technique;

The heavy swing;

The reiteration of similar ideas;

Complete transcription in pdf in Bb, Eb and C are available on my website: https://mirkoguerrini.com/transcripti...

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00:00 Introduction

03:25 Melody

04:59 Solo analysis starts

If you want to skip the analysis and want to watch just the solo, click here: 25:15 Whole solo

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Join us on this "Jazz Transcription Clinic" episode with your host, Mirko Guerrini, as he transcribes the legendary Paul Gonsalves' solo on Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue (Duke Ellington). 

Discover how Paul Gonsalves' legendary tenor saxophone solo on "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" was so efficient.

This is the first part (the first 7 choruses) of the entire solo  00:00 Introduction 00:30 About the solo 01:54 Beginning of transcription 02:44 Analysis 07:56 Transcription starts with 5th chorus 19:31 6th chorus 30:41 7th chorus 42:54 5, 6 and 7 chorus

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This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE. On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, there is another solo to practise for the series 'Practice with Jazz Giants', where I will practise some of the solo transcriptions I do. You can play along with me and practise with the Jazz Giants as well.  I start practising at 70% speed and increase the speed by 10% every passage, to finally reach 100% speed. In this way, you can practise all the articulations and nuances that make Hank Mobley so great.

I am also explaining how to capitalise the most out of transcriptions with a simple exercise.

To download this solo and other solos please visit: https://mirkoguerrini.com/transcriptions/

Difficult section 03:15

Entire Solo 70% speed 06:18 Entire Solo 80% speed 10:43 Entire Solo 90% speed 14:35 Entire Solo 100% speed 18:04

Entire Solo with 10% of own ideas 22:56 Entire Solo with 30% of own ideas 26:24

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This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Oscar Bruten

Listen to Oscar's answers to the questions below:  Why do you transcribe? 06:46 What do you expect to learn from a transcription? 09:31 How important are the notes? 14:24 What is your transcribing methodology? 23:19 How do you practise the solos? 35:19 How do you incorporate transcriptions into your playing? 36:45 What is your favourite solo that you transcribed? 45:33 Who was the most difficult one to transcribe? 49:19

Beginning on the clarinet at the age of 12, Oscar would quickly show a fiery passion for music. Branching out to saxophone at 15 under the guidance of Tarko Sibbel, he began working hard to hone his technical, compositional and theoretical music skills. Over the past years he has been mentored by established Australian jazz musicians, such as Julien Wilson, Jamie Oehlers, Barney McAll and Toshi Clinch. Currently, Oscar is studying a Bachelor of Music, specialising in Jazz and Improvisation, and Bachelor of Arts at Monash University.

Oscar performs regularly around many venues in Melbourne alongside leading Australian musicians, such as Barney McCall, Audrey Powne and Toshi Clinch. He has been a member of groups such as the 2019 Sydney Invitational Youth Big Band, 2019 Melbourne Youth Big Band and 2020 Jazz Melbourne Youth Band, with one of Oscar’s compositions being recorded for the 2021 Jazz Melbourne album release ‘The Melting Pot’.

Oscar has won such awards as; the 2019 Pat Corrigan Musicians & Arts Fund Award at Generations in Jazz; 2019 Division 1 Superband Tenor Saxophone 1 at Generations in Jazz; 2020 Australian Saxophone High School Section Winner; 2020 Premier's VCE Award.

You can check Oscar Bruten here: https://www.oscarbruten.com/

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Paul Grabowsky.

Paul Grabowsky is a pianist, composer, arranger, conductor – and is one of Australia’s most distinguished artists. Born in Papua New Guinea, Paul was raised in Melbourne. During the late 70’s he became prominent in the music scene in Melbourne, working in various jazz, theatre and cabaret projects. He lived and worked in Europe and the US from 1980-85, during which time he performed with many jazz luminaries including Art Farmer and Johnny Griffin. He returned to Australia in 1986 and established a reputation as one of Australia’s leading jazz musicians with such bands as his own trio and sextet, the Wizards of Oz and as musical director for singer Vince Jones. He was musical director of Tonight Live with Steve Vizard (a nationally televised variety show) from 1990-1992. He was Commissioning Editor (Arts and Entertainment) for ABC Television 1995-98. He has written the scores for over twenty feature films in Australia, the UK and US including ‘Innocence’ (Paul Cox), ‘Last Orders’, ‘The Eye of the Storm’, ‘Words and Pictures’(Fred Schepisi) and ‘Shiner’ (John Irvin). His television credits include the series ‘Phoenix’ and ‘Janus’ and the Emmy-winning ‘Empire Falls’. His works for the theatre include four operas and various multimedia works. His most recent opera, created for soprano Emma Matthews, ‘The Space Between’, with libretto by Steve Vizard, premiered at Arts Centre Melbourne in September 2018. He is the Founding Artistic Director of the Australian Art Orchestra, which he led from 1994-2013. He has won seven ARIA awards (most recently in 2019 for his recording ‘Tryst’ with singer Kate Ceberano)), two Helpmann awards, several APRA and Bell Awards and a Deadly award. He was the Sydney Myer Performing Artist of the Year in 2000, and received the Melbourne Prize for Music in 2007. He was the 2010 Australian National University H.C.Coombs Fellow. He was Artistic Director of the Queensland Music Festival from 2005-2007 and was Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival of Arts for 2010 and 2012. He is currently a Professor at Monash University, and director of the Monash University Academy of Performing Arts and the Monash Art Ensemble. In 2014 he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for services to music and arts administration.

In this episode, Paul explains his personal transcribing approach and shows how to profit from every transcription you make. He is also providing many examples of solos that have been significant to his musical growth.

Among all the great things that Paul says, my favourites are:

'You won't ever sound like somebody else, because you are not that person',

'MIles can play one note and all of the sudden all the energy conveys there!'

'George Coleman is the Mozart of Hard Bop'.

Artists mentioned in this episode: Gary Costello, Lennie Tristano, Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Billie Holiday, Bud Powell, Fats Navarro, George Coleman, Herbie Hancock, Brad Mehldau, Keith Jarrett, Wayne Shorter. a.o.

You can check Paul Grabowsky here: https://paulgrabowsky.com.au

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Mirko Guerrini is a D'Addario artist, playing D'Addario mouthpieces and reeds.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE, a variation of the podcast of the monthly interview where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, I am transcribing in real-time the Charlie Haden double bass' solo on the song The Cost of Living, as played on the album 'Michael Brecker'. I am also walk through the whole transcribing process, with some tips and advice on how to make the most out of it.

 

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

 

DISCLAIMER Copyrighted music is here used exclusively for nonprofit educational purposes. My sole aim with this video is to teach how to transcribe solos for personal study and development on one's own musical instrument. Transcribing music, as I explain in this video and in my podcast “is one of the most efficient ways to improve all your auditory skills”. Transcribing is also important because your tone, your time, your motivic development, your improvisation will all instantly improve. Please consider that transcribed scores of copyrighted music might represent in your own country an infringement to current laws, if and when used during concerts or similar. I invite you to use your scores only for personal learning and professional development.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Tim Nikolsky.

Listen to Tim's answers to the questions below:  00:00 Introduction 15:22 Why do you transcribe? 29:32 What do you expect to bring home with a transcription? 39:26 How do you choose the solos you transcribe? 42:16 What is your methodology? 51:33 Do you write it down? If not, why? 01:07:44 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed? 01:15:52 Which transcription you've done is your favourite?

Dr. Tim Nikolsky is a Melbourne based musician, educator, tech guy, PhD graduate, cyclist, enthusiastic homebrewer and most of the time an all round pretty good guy. His PhD on the development of the Australian Jazz Real Book is the first of its kind in Australia, has won him accolades as well as earning him some enemies, but is widely regarded as a long overdue valuable resource. Tim has written, recorded and produced several albums, and plays in several bands around Melbourne on guitar, electric and double bass.

You can check Tim Nikolsky's works here: https://australianjazzrealbook.com/

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This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small contribution if you purchase something.

Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Steve Rando.

Listen to Steve Rando's answers to the questions below: Why do you transcribe? 04:19 What do you expect to learn from a transcription? 16:40 How do you choose the solos you transcribe? 23:21 What is your transcribing methodology? 25:52 Have you ever had the feeling that you were copying someone? 43:04 How do you incorporate the transcriptions into your playing? 47:47 Which transcription of yours is your favourite? 56:10

Steve Rando is a Music teacher and educator.  He is a Lecturer at Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Lachlan Davidson

Listen to Lachlan Davidson's answers to the questions below:  Why do you transcribe? 04:12 What do you expect to learn with transcribing? 08:33 How do you choose the solos you transcribe? 14:50 What is your transcribing methodology? 20:13 Do you use any software? 24:20 How do you incorporate transcriptions into your playing? 34:10 Have you ever had the feeling that you were copying someone? 38:09 What is your favourite solo that you transcribed? 47:50

Taking up the alto saxophone aged twelve, Lachlan went on to graduate with distinction from The Victorian College of the Arts in 1983. Performing solos five times with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, he performs with The Australian Art Orchestra and the Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra, and in many television (Dancing with the stars/Australia-all 15 seasons) and concert performances (Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, John Farnham, George Benson), also on many CD's and films. He was chief arranger for "Dancing with the Stars" and orchestrates for Big-bands and Orchestras etc. (MSO, SSO, film, T.V. and many schools).

He currently works at Caulfield Grammar School in the jazz department and as a resident composer/arranger, teaching saxophone and composition at Monash University and directing the Monash University Saxophone Big Band (Saxband). His published compositions include music for big-band, solo saxophone and other woodwinds, saxophone quartet and songs. He has been commissioned to compose for orchestra and various mixed ensembles plus several musicals. Lachlan loves creating and performing music. Lachlan is also a Mini Quest Catamaran Champion and can juggle four balls at once.

You can check Lachlan Davidson here: https://www.lachlandavidson.com.au/

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Timothy Gondola, from Gondola Music.

Listen to Timothy's answers to the questions below:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:07:32 Why do you transcribe?

00:16:01 What do you expect to learn from a transcription?

00:19:14 How do you choose solos?

00:21:39 What is your transcribing methodology?

00:43:04 How do you practise the solos?

00:49:30 How do you incorporate transcriptions into your playing?

00:57:37 Who was the most difficult one to transcribe?

01:08:57 What is your favourite solo that you transcribed?

Timothy Gondola , founder and CEO of Gondola Music, is a dedicated contributor to the music community of Indianapolis. Born in Ithaca, NY, Timothy grew up and now resides in Indiana. He majored in geography and minored in music at Macalester College (St. Paul, MN) and holds a Master's in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) from Indiana University.

At age four, Timothy started learning piano from his mother. He began private lessons at five, and started lessons in classical piano with Jackie Murphy at seven, which continued through high school. At Macalester College he discovered jazz, delving into the jazz piano repertoire by learning Oscar Peterson and Art Tatum transcriptions, including ones he transcribed himself. Beginning in summer 2013, he began teaching himself the principles of jazz improvisation and joined the Macalester Jazz Band junior year. That year, Timothy also started taking lessons in jazz with Mike Vasich, and classical lessons with Lauri Saeger-Wright.

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Hello everyone,   On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, I am analysing my transcription of the song Hoppin' John, as played by Cannonball Adderley on the album Sophisticated Swing, Emarcy, 1956. I am talking through the entire solo and explaining some of the strategies and ideas employed by Cannonball. I also elaborate on some of the most well-known bebop idioms, from chromaticism to enclosures.   I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.   Subscribe to my YouTube Channel.   You can download this podcast episode, or any other episode here: Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../jazz..... Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oQqf6m... Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../8b6f521b...   Background music is 'On the scratchy side of the street' from the album 'Mirko Guerrini e i Diavoli del Ritmo'.   DISCLAIMER Copyrighted music is here used exclusively for nonprofit educational purposes. My sole aim with this video is to teach how to transcribe solos for personal study and development on one's own musical instrument.   #jazzsolo #altosax #jazztranscription #saxophonesolo #cannonballadderley #learnjazz #music #podcast

On the 1st of December, a new episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast will be available. Guest Doctor for December is Paul Grabowsky​. Meanwhile, I took on board Paul's suggestion to transcribe and analyse his (wonderful) solo on his tune Come Here and Say That. In this solo Paul presents all the quality and skills required to the excellent improviser:  high-quality timbre control;  micro-movements in tempo feel to create a more varied sound;  motivic development that demonstrates superb qualities in ideas management and much more.

Shout out also to Niko Schauble​ that is completing the 'opera d'arte' of this piece of music. 

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE, a variation of the podcast of the monthly interview where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, I am transcribing in real-time the melody of the song The Cost of Living, as played by Michael Brecker.

I am also walk through the whole transcribing process, with some tips and advice on how to make the most out of it.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

 

DISCLAIMER

Copyrighted music is here used exclusively for nonprofit educational purposes.

My sole aim with this video is to teach how to transcribe solos for personal study and development on one's own musical instrument. 

Transcribing music, as I explain in this video and in my podcast “is one of the most efficient ways to improve all your auditory skills”. Transcribing is also important because your tone, your time, your motivic development, your improvisation will all instantly improve.

Please consider that transcribed scores of copyrighted music might represent in your own country an infringement to current laws, if and when used during concerts or similar. 

I invite you to use your scores only for personal learning and professional development.  

When you are really cookin' - Branford Marsalis' transcription

Hi everyone, 

For this episode, I have transcribed Branford Marsalis playing on the famous standard Struttin' with some barbecue. 

The solo is outstanding for its combination of traditional and bebop language. Branford has a superb tone on soprano, a supersolid time, and a very simple, straightforward way of thinking. 

00:00 Introduction 00:10 Whole solo 03:11 Analysis starts (Form analysis A-B-A-C) 06:15 1st A - 1st Chorus 10:40 B - 1st Chorus 13:52 2nd A - 1st Chorus 17:12 C - 1st Chorus 18:32 1st A - 2nd Chorus 20:23 B - 2nd Chorus 24:40 2nd A - 2nd Chorus 26:05 C - 2nd Chorus

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: CHERYL DURONGPISITKUL

Leave a comment if you like.

Listen to Cheryl''s answers to the questions below:  00:00 Introduction 09:50 Why do you transcribe? 11:06 How do you choose the solos you transcribe? 24:20 What do you expect to bring home with a transcription? 32:30 What is your methodology? 41:34 Do you write it down? 45:50 How do you practice your transcriptions? 48:42 How do you incorporate ideas into your solos? 53:32 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed? 56:20 Which transcription you've done is your favourite?

Cheryl is a talented composer and saxophonist known for her innovative style and ability to weave captivating narratives through her work. Cheryl released her debut album, Follow Me Through The Red Ash, in 2017 to critical acclaim. She co-leads the JazzLab Orchestra and has released two albums, Menagerie (2018) and Pink Milk (2021) with collaborative trio Koi Kingdom.

Cheryl is a dynamic artist in the Australian jazz landscape, dedicated to pushing boundaries in jazz and contemporary music performance and composition. She has attended the prestigious Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music and participated in masterclasses with New York-based record label New Amsterdam. She received the SIMA Young Composer Award in 2019 and premiered her work Critical Point at the Sydney Women’s Jazz Festival and was nominated for the Freedman Jazz Fellowship in 2020. She has also received commissions from the Monash Art Ensemble (A Pinky Promise, 2022 premiere as part of Melbourne International Jazz Festival) and Homophonic (In Full Splendour, 2023 premiere as part of Midsumma Festival).

Cheryl says of her role as MIJF’s 2023 Take Note Jazz Leader:

“I am incredibly grateful and humbled to be named the Take Note leader in 2023. Being awarded Take Note will give me the opportunity to compose my next large-scale work – a deeply personal project that has been percolating over the last 3 years.

“Cultivating diverse spaces within our community is a passion of mine and I am excited to be working with the Melbourne International Jazz Festival to carve out more opportunities for those that may not fit the status quo. I look forward to working with and empowering students to create music in safe and inclusive spaces in the hope of developing a place where they all feel they can belong within their own communities.” Leave a comment if you wish.

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Learning the Blues from the Masters, Part 1 - Scott Hamilton transcription

Hi everyone,

For this episode, I have transcribed the Scott Hamilton solo on Neal Hefti's blues called After Supper.

The solo is informative on learning and internalising solid jazz language, especially on the turning points of the blues (between bars 4 and 5 and at the end of the form).

00:00 Introduction

04:18 1st Melody

08:41 2nd Melody (harmonised)

14:35 Scott Hamilton' solo (1st Chorus)

38:57 Scott Hamilton' solo (2nd Chorus)

55:49 Whole solo

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets. 

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Rowan Hudson.

Listen to Rowan's answers to the questions below:  ① Why do you transcribe? 03:45 ② What do you expect to learn from a transcription? 09:32 ③ How do you choose solos? 19:54 ④ What is your transcribing methodology? 30:29 ⑤ Do you write it down? 54:55 ⑥ How do you practise the solos? 56:56 ⑦ How do you incorporate transcriptions into your playing? 58:37 ⑧ Who was the most difficult one to transcribe? 01:13:02 ⑨ What is your favourite solo that you transcribed? 01:17:00

Rowan Hudson Rowan Hudson is a pianist and composer working mostly within Jazz and Minimalist music. Moving to London in mid-2011 he studied Jazz Piano at Middlesex University and since then has formed several groups and played with some of London's leading musicians as well as touring Germany and the UK. His main creative outlet is his Passing Ships, a 5 piece group put together to perform and record his music. A self-titled album was released in 2019 which was then followed by 'An Illustrated Land' in early 2022. As well as this Rowan leads his own piano trio featuring JJ Stillwell (Bass) and Angus Bishop (Drums). He also plays with the 6 piece Jazz group Nattacackle and the Reiss Beckles Group. In September 2022 he released a solo album entitled Whalebed: 10 Pieces for Piano.

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Roberto Occhipinti

Listen to Roberto Occhipinti's answers to the questions below:

Why do you transcribe? 04:34 What do you expect to bring home from a transcription?  11:36 How do you choose the solos you transcribe? 18:34 What is your transcribing methodology? 20:18 How do you practise the solos you transcribe? 26:06 How do you incorporate ideas from the transcriptions into your playing? 43:44 Which transcription of yours is your favourite? 49:10

Bassist Roberto Occhipinti was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on March 25, 1955. He comes from a prominent musical family that includes two guitarists: younger brother Michael and cousin David. Michael Occhipinti is a well-known sideman and co-founder of NOJO -- the Neufeld-Occhipinti Jazz Orchestra. At the University of Toronto, beginning in 1972, Roberto Occhipinti studied under Thomas Monohan and was mentored by Joel Quarrington and especially the acclaimed jazz bassist Dave Young. He was a member of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in the mid-'70s, the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra in the early to mid-'80s, and the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra in the mid- to late '80s; was principal bassist with the Esprit Orchestra from 1986 to 1994; and was a longstanding member of Arraymusic from 1979-2000. By 1997, Occhipinti began working with Cuban expatriate jazz pianist Hilario Durán, then saxophonist Jane Bunnett's Spirits of Havana, NOJO with guest Sam Rivers or Don Byron, the Toronto sextet Soul Stew, Marty Morell, Gorillaz, Englishman Damon Albarn's Mali Music, the Russian Globalis Symphony Orchestra, the True North Brass, Jovino Santos Neto, the Gryphon Trio, the St. Lawrence Quartet, and Via Salzburg. Also a well-respected producer, Occhipinti has worked for Hilario Durán, Dafnis Prieto, Quartetto Gelato, and the Shurum Burum Jazz Circus, and has been a music director and orchestra contractor for films and commercials. He received an Artist Diploma from the University of Toronto in 1999, and in 2001, as part of Bunnett's Spirits of Havana, he shared the Juno award for Best Global Album. In 2005 he received his own Juno as producer of Durán's New Danzon CD. Other awards include the National Jazz Award for Producer of the Year in 2005 and 2006, and Acoustic Group of the Year for his own band in 2005. In 2006 he received a SOCAN award for the cartoon series George Shrinks. 

In this episode, Roberto explains his personal transcribing approach and shows how to profit from every transcription you make. Among all the great things that Roberto says, my favourites are: 

'What I put on paper when I transcribe is not what was originally written on paper, I write what I hear'; 

'I am always looking for good stuff to steal'.

'As Clark Terry use to say: Imitate, Assimilate, Innovate'

'You don't do justice to Dexter Gordon when you write his solos on paper'

'Most of the times, when I transcribe, I do it for the specific purpose of getting paid'

'The whole point of transcribing is to figure out why the player did that thing, why it works and why it appeals to you'

Artists mentioned in this episode: Clark Terry, Dexter Gordon, Dave Liebman, George Russell, Richard Davis, Gorillaz, Jamiroquai, Joe Henderson, Mike Smith, Miles Davis,  a.o.

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Hello everyone,

This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interviews podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and their personal transcription secrets.

On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Remi Bolduc.

Listen to Remi Bolduc's answers to the questions below:

Why do you transcribe? 02:36

Who did encourage you to transcribe? 05:35

How do you choose the solos you want to transcribe? 20:02

What is your transcribing methodology? 23:25

How do you practise the solos you transcribe? 34:02

Have you ever felt like becoming a copy of someone else? 38:28

How do you incorporate ideas from the transcriptions into your playing? 46:52

Which transcription of yours is your favourite? 54:06

 

Remi Bolduc is the Coordinator of Jazz Studies at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Remi is one of Canada’s best jazz saxophonists.

Acclaimed at the most important venues from New York to Paris by way of Geneva, Tokyo and Beijing, Rémi Bolduc captivates the audience with the dazzling virtuosity and stunning maturity that have made him a most accomplished musician.

On this episode, Remi explains his personal transcribing approach and shows how to build a constant, solid, transcription repertoire. He is also telling the listeners about his latest project: the transcription of Charlie Parker's opera Omnia. Remi has completed the first volume. A pamphlet of more than 600 pages of Charlie Parker transcriptions.

Artists mentioned in this episode: Michael Brecker, Ornette Coleman, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Joe Lovano, Hank Jones, Brian Blade, Dave Douglas, Jerry Bergonzi, Ben Monder, Charlie Parker.

Software mentioned in this episode: Anthem Score Transcribe! RX Izotope

 

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Learning the Blues from the Masters, Part 3 - Joel Frahm

My transcription and analysis of the incredible Joel Frahm's solo on 'After Supper'.  

01:50 - Whole solo 04:50 - 1st Chorus (Blues scale, simple lines) 11:39 - 2nd Chorus (Diminished scale, Tritone substitution, Lydian dominant) 18:42 - 3rd Chorus (More blues scale, Tritone substitution, Perfect ending)

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Hello everyone, This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic LIVE. In this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast Live, I explain how to get the most out of a transcription.

To do so, I am using Chris Potter's solo on All the things you are in a duo with Shai Maestro on piano. 

First, I analyse the ideas and how the player generates each melodic idea. Secondly, I give several advice on incorporating those ideas you find in the transcription into your improvisation. You can play and practise with me. 

1️⃣ 00:02:35 Melodic pedal 2️⃣ 00:05:19 Rhytmic pattern and melodic shape 3️⃣ 00:08:52 Practising with iReal Pro 4️⃣ 00:13:40 Using enclosures 5️⃣ 00:15:55 Rhytmic and intervallic 6️⃣ 00:21:25 Melodic shaping 7️⃣ 00:24:38 Rhytmic - Practising 8️⃣ 00:28:33 Enclosures - Practising with Soundslice 9️⃣ 00:31:32 Bebop language 🔟 00:36:35 Fast phrases - Practising

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