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Autumn Leaves - Improv with Four Note Groupings

Clip of "Autumn Leaves" exclusively improvising with Four Note Groupings recorded for my Berklee improv classes this summer. The concept is in Volume Two of The Complete Guide To Improvisation. I uploaded the lead sheet listing the 4NGs that I am using in the clip as well as excerpts about the concept from volume two of the guide. The book excerpts include a page about the concept, what 4NGs are available according to chord types and the table of contents of the concept. It's a concept that I love to play and work on for myself and with students.

Jamey Aebersold - something to think about during COVID-19 times

Jamey is one of the greatest innovators in jazz education. Back in the 1970's he started producing high quality playalong albums of jazz classics as practice aids for emerging young players. At the time, very few colleges had formal jazz programs, so many young players like myself, had only limited opportunities to actually play. These recordings were treasured and provided a great service to us.