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That rhythm section would forever change the sound and feeling of jazz. Unlike many jazz artists who started their careers by going on the road in their late teens, Philly Joe, at 18, joined the U. Army and remained in the Army until Soon after leaving the service, he moved to New York and joined Joe Morris's rhythm and blues band. His first recording at age 25 was with the Morris band September 19, Geoffrey Keezer A lauded name on the jazz scene since the tender age of 17, Geoffrey Keezer is one of the best-loved pianists today.

A native of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Geoff took up the piano at age three and quickly showed himself to be a prodigy. As an eighteen-year-old freshman at Berklee College of Music in , he was invited to join Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, launching his talents into the spotlight. The year before, his mentor James Williams encouraged him to record his debut album, the well-received " Waiting In The Wings.

When he was a child, his father insisted that Meade learn violin. After his father died, he took up piano at the age of He learned by listening to pianist Jimmy Yancey and received no training. Despite this, his considerable skill earned him the attention of the Chicago music scene, and in addition to securing local gigs, he made his recording debut in with "Honky Tonk Train Blues" for Paramount Records.

Booker Little A tragic loss to the world of jazz at age 23! Hearing is certainly believing: in Booker's short life, he still was able to leave us with recordings and compositions that are guaranteed to astonish and captivate. His effortless-sounding virtuosity as a trumpet player ranks him as one of the greatest trumpet players.

He was also a gifted composer, who obviously took composing very seriously, as his recording output shows. He worked with Max Roach and then freelanced in New York. Booker Little led four sessions before his tragic early death. Brian Lynch Grammy Award-winner Brian Lynch is one of the most influential and well-respected trumpeters in both Latin and straight-ahead jazz.

Brian grew up in Milwaukee and apprenticed with Midwest-based keyboardists Buddy Montgomery and Melvin Rhyne; he went on to earn his degree from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Lynch recorded many records as a leader—sixteen since he began recording in He continued playing and recording with Dizzy Gillespie through most of November 13, , marked the first recording session of a new co-operative quintet called "The Jazz Messengers.

Horace Silver had the record deal with Blue Note records at the time, so the first 10" issue of this session came out as the Horace Silver Quintet. On February 6, , the group did another 10" session which was first was issued as the Horace Silver Quintet, Volume 2. Moncur was born in New York City, first learning the cello at the age of nine. He began attending the Laurinburg Institute harnessing his skills and attending shows where he sat in with musicians like drummer Art Blakey and alto saxophonist Jackie McLean.

Ben Monder Ben Monder is truly one of the most innovative and inimitable guitarists on the scene today. Shape Up - Jon Gordon Even 8ths. Three years later he received the Lenny Johnson Memorial Award for outstanding musicianship from the college. He moved to New York City in and within two months had joined the Horace Silver Quintet for an association that lasted four years and included tours of Europe and Japan.

Satellite - Gigi Gryce Swing medium up. Fats Navarro Widely acknowledged as one of the greatest trumpeters of all time, Theodore "Fats" Navarro had a brief life but his influence cannot be overstated. His brawny, fat sound was the main inspiration for Clifford Brown , and through Clifford, Fats's unique style continues to inspire new trumpeters every day. Any support is appreciated and will go towards keeping this site running, saxophone reeds, mouthpiece patches, coffee, and towards justifying the many hours I spend on providing free transcriptions to the saxophone community!

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From McNeely at Maybeck , a solo recital from McNeely goes through about 20 different keys in this 5-minute track. Three tunes, all from Brad's first solo album, Elegiac Cycle This transcription is just the first chorus with the rhythm section. From the recording Criss-Cross orig. Last Five Solos Finished. Skip to navigation Skip to content. Search for: Search. Welcome to Saxsolos. Last Five Solos Finished Charlie Parker as Irresistible You James Simmons as Hopelessly Devoted Teddy Osei ts Sunshine Day Karl Denson ts Unwind Your Mind.