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Topic: Swing Blues Heads |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 16
Views: 116075
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:25 pm Subject: Swing Blues Heads |
Over the last couple weeks I have been going back through the material in the Swing Blues course, picking out bits and pieces that I had not totally committed to memory and I think its been about 4 ye ... |
Topic: Swing Blues Heads |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 16
Views: 116075
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:52 pm Subject: Swing Blues Heads |
I love the blues side of jazz, even more so than straight ahead jazz. I has just playing K.C. Blues this moring. It's one of my favorites.
Don MacArthur |
Topic: The Future of Jazz Guitar |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 60
Views: 494162
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 2:04 pm Subject: The Future of Jazz Guitar |
Man this discussion is deep and ironically something I have been thinking about for the past month or so. All I can say is that I don't make my living at playing jazz guitar and never will. Besides ... |
Topic: Snowball USB Mic |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 24
Views: 191209
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Forum: Gear Talk Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:10 pm Subject: Snowball USB Mic |
Very cool Mark. |
Topic: Soloing over Swing Blues Using Scales and Modes |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 15
Views: 123080
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:13 pm Subject: Soloing over Swing Blues Using Scales and Modes |
Mark,
What exactly do you mean when you say "core language?" Lines transcribed from other solid players? I want to make sure I understand what you are talking about.
Thanks,
Don |
Topic: Soloing over Swing Blues Using Scales and Modes |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 15
Views: 123080
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:08 pm Subject: Soloing over Swing Blues Using Scales and Modes |
I don't beleive in totally trying to memorize the scales/modes, in all 12 keys, etc. like some teachers want you to do. I think it is impossible. I don't even like describing what I'm doing with all ... |
Topic: Soloing over Swing Blues Using Scales and Modes |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 15
Views: 123080
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:08 pm Subject: Soloing over Swing Blues Using Scales and Modes |
In my search for knowledge of what to play over each chord while soloing I've come across some information which I'd like the group's opinion on. That is, the concept of utilizing the various scales ... |
Topic: Soloing over Mister P.C.? |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 9
Views: 142543
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Forum: Jam Central Station Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:40 pm Subject: Soloing over Mister P.C.? |
Mark,
Thank you for the reply. I was just listening to your solo over Mr. PC this morning trying to get an idea of how my solo should sound. It sounds like you are playing some major blues phrase ... |
Topic: Soloing over Mister P.C.? |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 9
Views: 142543
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Forum: Jam Central Station Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:22 pm Subject: Soloing over Mister P.C.? |
I'd like to hear from members of the group on how they might handle playing a soloing over Mr. PC, a Swing Blues Tune by John Coltrane. The chord progression in Cm and is found on the chart on the JC ... |
Topic: Kenny Burrell |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 50
Views: 724814
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 11:03 pm Subject: Kenny Burrell |
I know we are suppose to be talking about KB here but I just wanted to say that I tried out the thicker picks that Mark recommends and have to say that my tone has improved and I'm able to pick more e ... |
Topic: Joe Pass |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 11
Views: 77885
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 1:31 pm Subject: Joe Pass |
I probably do not have as many recordings of Joe Pass as others in this post. I have a couple CDs, books w/ CDs. I really dig his playing on the Legends of Jazz Guitar DVD series. At one time I com ... |
Topic: George Benson |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 15
Views: 107921
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 6:30 pm Subject: George Benson |
I first heard GB when he came out with his version of "This Masquerade" which is on the same CD as "Affirmation" and "Breezin'." Later on I discovered earlier GB recordi ... |
Topic: Wes Montgomery |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 12
Views: 74771
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 12:21 pm Subject: Wes Montgomery |
Naptown Blues, Sundown & West Coast Blues are among my favorites.
Don |
Topic: Wes Montgomery |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 12
Views: 74771
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 1:52 am Subject: Wes Montgomery |
I saw Emily on youtube with her version of Tenor Madness a few a months ago. I agree with your conclusion Mark. I also agree that jazz with no blues tossed in does sound stale. Some people may thin ... |
Topic: Wes Montgomery |
Don MacArthur
Replies: 12
Views: 74771
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 10:30 pm Subject: Wes Montgomery |
Mark,
In regards to Wes and blues and other Jazzer's lack of it, I couldn't agree with you more.
Don |
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