Archive for June, 2008

United Blues: chorus 4

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

I think I’ll leave this transcription now.  If anything, there are a few lines played farther on that have caught my ear that i may work out in isolation.  This solo IMHO develops well.  I find this entire solo quite memorable.   Be a great ensemble to catch performing live im sure!  

United Blues: chorus 3

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Chorus Three.  

The audio sample contains the last few notes of the previous chorus.

 

United Blues: chorus 2

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

John Harkins’ solo continued. (second chorus)

John Harkins Blues Solo chorus2

 

John Harkins’ solo: United Blues

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Here’s the first chorus of the solo. 
Lovely bebop phrases.  Reminds me of Red Garland.
That’s my humble guitar player perspective!

 

 

Brendan Clarke: United Blues

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

United Blues is a great track found on the “Stay Right With It” album of Australian Bass player, Brendan Clarke
It is a F blues.  I believe this is a Ron Carter composition.  

The track swings with great energy.  In particular i really love the piano improv and thought i’d would be great to transcribe a few choruses.   The pianist is John Harkins.  Wonderful playing.  Here’s the head. 
Double click on the notation to enlarge.

 


 

 United Blues is from the Brendan Clarke Album “Stay Right With It” | La Brava Music (2003)