Dont forget to be realistic - you will need to do some work whatever system you decide on for learning to play sax I've been researching into teaching yourself saxophone and discovered a great resource at Takiras music method (google it if you are interested)
chords...scale..numbers..jLOL ust theory..yes, something to know.. sure.. but who really plays when we are talking of true music is the heart !! . the difference is when you stop a video after 5 sec (maybe mine :D) and when u like to listen & listen all again many times !! great job man.. clear , full of soul and sometimes sophisticated :)
Great Job Bro... You got killer control when you take it out of the key and bring it back in and I like the Coltrane giant steps lick binging it back to the top of the solo haha. Excellent.
Dude, this is actually really good, where and how did you learn to be such a good sax player? I think I've listened to this more than 50 times now. Presently trying to figure out your licks. Keep on jamming :)
Hey Man, I LOVE the job you did on this track ... is it possible somehow to get the backing track on which you play? Many thanks man and Keep on jamming ... !!!
It's great fun to listen to this "summer blues"! I admire the fluency and the lightness of your phrasing. In several passages you show quite a modern approach to the good old blues, which I also enjoyed. Enjoy the summer!
The lick doesn't make for the most interesting lyric or harmonic thing to play, but hell, if Coltrane played it, then why not. Just the fact that Bergonzi took Night and Day and reharmonized it to the changes of Giant Steps puts him on my list. The fact that you could vocalize hearing a particular thing that you enjoyed in the playing means that your going in the right direction and you are understanding the music, that's good enough
Thanks! However, the lick that you're talking about is not a giant steps lick. While the construction of the line is a fairly simple thing Coltrane would use (i.e. 1235, 1235, 1235, etc.) the lick is played over the changes to the turn-around at the end of the tune Lady Bird. They sound similar, but are a bit different. The Lady Bird turn-aroudn is up a minor third, up a fourth, up another fourth, then down a half step to end up at the top. Giant steps is minor third, fourth, minor third, fourth
Yea i know sorry :) Im a jazz musician myself. i live in New Orleans. im 16 years old and I've been playing alto sax for about 7 years. ive studied under donald harrison, Kid jordan, Alvin Batiste, and went to NOCCA. I will be playing at jazz fest this year with a group from Dillard University: Jesse McBride, Brent Rose, Ed Anderson. but nice dude! Atleast your one of the people that actually knows what their doing. Good to know the jazz community still thrives elsewhere! Keep it up!
so transposing this to what I play, Eb alto, it's G7/C7/G7/G7alt gets one the flatted F# for transitioning/C7/Cdim7 another transitional chord down to the tonic/G7/E7 gets one the flatted 5th and "famous bebop" cleche G# and F natural/A-7 brings in a "flatted" 5th again/D7 tonic arpeggio/G Bb a chromatic transition/Eb F# very good transitional chords begging for resolution back to the tonic. If I couold fix a mic up may I try a play-along with you? love piano players and thanks for the lesson!
Dude, lovin the playin. Just watched all your videos and enjoyed your language on all of them. What equipment do you use to record for audio? Also how do you post process your videos and audio together? Any info would be great All the best man.
@BigEwhitestationhigh, this well-schooled young saxist is using the basic 12 bar blues chord progression *BUT: 4 measures (4 beats to a measure) of I (roman numeral "I"), 2 measures of IV, 2 of I, 1 measure of V, 1 measure of IV, then finally 2 measures of I. 4+2+2+1+1+2= 12 bar blues format (blues songs and rock and roll. In jazz to change to blues sounding tune flat the 3rds, 5ths and 7ths of whatever major key you're playing in. *BUT this has what Parker pineered: transitional chords .
Wonderful. Scott Hamilton watch out! There's a Zoot Sims influence in there too. Great sound. Living proof that you don't have to play clusters of hemidemis to prove yourself. Like the whole tones at 1:11
hey i was wondering what mouthpiece/reed combo you were using...i play on an sx90r (black and gold combo) as well and am getting a little tired of my jody jazz classic, thanks!
Dumb question. he's using a combination of the blues scale bebop scale, and a number of embelished, and uniquely developed ideas over the CHORD CHANGES. He also uses "out" playing to give it some zest. He uses concepts and ideas that have been circulated throughout the jazz community for years by musicians. his skill is probalbly a result of practice, a good grasp of conceptual theory, and transcription, and of course an ear.
Porge97, hes not really using a single scale like a blues-- he's at the advanced stage where you work with the individual chords in the blues piece! I wish i could tell you more but I don't know myself =P
Thanks for the comment. I'd have to say I agree with you. However, when viewing this you must take into consideration that the "higher gear," or escalated level of energy/playing content comes from the communication and cross-pollination of ideas between differing members with the simultaneous action and reaction to and from musical choices made. Simply stated, it's a play-along. No matter what I play it can't react and help push the music somewhere else. I wish play-alongs worked like that!
@pvelectric While the progression that you put is common for the "rock and roll blues," it is not the progression I'm using here. In this recording the progression I'm using is: 1 measure I, 1 measure IV, 1 measure of I, 1 measure of V of IV, 1 measure of IV, 1 measure of viidim of V, 1 measure of I, 1 measure of VI, 1 measure of ii, 1 measure of V, then I to bIII in one measure, and finally bVI to bII in a measure. Put simply: Bb7|Eb7|Bb7|Bb7alt|Eb7|Edim7|Bb7|G7|C-7|F7|Bb Db|Gb B|
Man, I haven’t seen this video in years! I remember being really inspired by your playing! Glad it came up in my recommended!
Dat blues is perfectly jazz.
Dont forget to be realistic - you will need to do some work whatever system you decide on for learning to play sax I've been researching into teaching yourself saxophone and discovered a great resource at Takiras music method (google it if you are interested)
Awesome!
Started out HAPPY!
Got caught up in somebody's not happy.
Put more happy into it.
You've got it!
Great tone and feeling.
your ideas are great, your tone is beautiful! Great inspiration bro!
I think he started 'thinking', instead of 'feeling' it.
You got MOJO, Brother.
Keep the 'feeling'.
Relax...nice tone!
Brilliant playing.....I'm gonna pinch all your ideas....😁😁😁😁
Great playing!
Loved it
Keep bringing those U Tube Man
All the best'Mario
chords...scale..numbers..jLOL ust theory..yes, something to know.. sure.. but who really plays when we are talking of true music is the heart !! .
the difference is when you stop a video after 5 sec (maybe mine :D) and when u like to listen & listen all again many times !!
great job man.. clear , full of soul and sometimes sophisticated :)
Oh, I want a Keilwerth saxophone now... But I guess I would be better off just to shed some more.. Great playing and a big fat sound you have!
I don't know why, but i love hearing great licks on VI and ii chords, hitting those thirds makes everything tie together!
Great Job Bro... You got killer control when you take it out of the key and bring it back in and I like the Coltrane giant steps lick binging it back to the top of the solo haha. Excellent.
Dude, this is actually really good, where and how did you learn to be such a good sax player? I think I've listened to this more than 50 times now. Presently trying to figure out your licks. Keep on jamming :)
One of the things I noticed right off the bat, besides the good playing was the dynamics - very solid!
Very cool jazz sensibilites -harmonic choices, rhythms. I hear Rollins, Rouse, Monk influences but you made them your own. Keep rolling.
Hey Man, I LOVE the job you did on this track ... is it possible somehow to get the backing track on which you play? Many thanks man and Keep on jamming ... !!!
Excellent improvising and harmonic choices. Rhythm and speed are awesome too. I can hear where you're going and savour every phrase... nice work.
Awesome attitude, terrific sound. Keep it up, your a great inspiration.
It's great fun to listen to this "summer blues"! I admire the fluency and the lightness of your phrasing. In several passages you show quite a modern approach to the good old blues, which I also enjoyed.
Enjoy the summer!
dude ur sick, ive been learning sax for nearly 10 years and feels like I gotta long way to go to til i get to where u are. Respect, sweet groove.
This is very nice, love it. I like Blues too.
Ooooo yeah man , you got groove my friend ! Keep playing your best all and every time you hold that sax.
The lick doesn't make for the most interesting lyric or harmonic thing to play, but hell, if Coltrane played it, then why not. Just the fact that Bergonzi took Night and Day and reharmonized it to the changes of Giant Steps puts him on my list. The fact that you could vocalize hearing a particular thing that you enjoyed in the playing means that your going in the right direction and you are understanding the music, that's good enough
You make me so happy.
Thanks! However, the lick that you're talking about is not a giant steps lick. While the construction of the line is a fairly simple thing Coltrane would use (i.e. 1235, 1235, 1235, etc.) the lick is played over the changes to the turn-around at the end of the tune Lady Bird. They sound similar, but are a bit different. The Lady Bird turn-aroudn is up a minor third, up a fourth, up another fourth, then down a half step to end up at the top. Giant steps is minor third, fourth, minor third, fourth
you have great melody! I love it!!
The phrasing is really good. I love the backing track too. The altered chords really lets you get outside.... if you can.
My GOd, Man, what a sound!!!!
I loved it, here in Brazil you have a fan.
Keep playing like this and you'll became a master!!!
Diogo Pinheiro
Yea i know sorry :) Im a jazz musician myself. i live in New Orleans. im 16 years old and I've been playing alto sax for about 7 years. ive studied under donald harrison, Kid jordan, Alvin Batiste, and went to NOCCA. I will be playing at jazz fest this year with a group from Dillard University: Jesse McBride, Brent Rose, Ed Anderson. but nice dude! Atleast your one of the people that actually knows what their doing. Good to know the jazz community still thrives elsewhere! Keep it up!
Your tone is great, and I like the improvising too. Great job!!
Brilliant! Great improv!
so transposing this to what I play, Eb alto, it's G7/C7/G7/G7alt gets one the flatted F# for transitioning/C7/Cdim7 another transitional chord down to the tonic/G7/E7 gets one the flatted 5th and "famous bebop" cleche G# and F natural/A-7 brings in a "flatted" 5th again/D7 tonic arpeggio/G Bb a chromatic transition/Eb F# very good transitional chords begging for resolution back to the tonic. If I couold fix a mic up may I try a play-along with you? love piano players and thanks for the lesson!
Dude, lovin the playin. Just watched all your videos and enjoyed your language on all of them. What equipment do you use to record for audio? Also how do you post process your videos and audio together? Any info would be great All the best man.
@BigEwhitestationhigh, this well-schooled young saxist is using the basic 12 bar blues chord progression *BUT: 4 measures (4 beats to a measure) of I (roman numeral "I"), 2 measures of IV, 2 of I, 1 measure of V, 1 measure of IV, then finally 2 measures of I. 4+2+2+1+1+2= 12 bar blues format (blues songs and rock and roll.
In jazz to change to blues sounding tune flat the 3rds, 5ths and 7ths of whatever major key you're playing in. *BUT this has what Parker pineered: transitional chords .
Dude I love It! Your Great!
Já ouvi 1000 vezes. Saudações
cheers from Brazil!!! Fantastic playing!! What kind of training have you had to achieve this level of playing?
Awesome!! Keep up the great work!
Awesome playing man! I admire your melodic style!
I think this violin concerto is awesome thumbs up if you agree.
Everyone has to love a bit of jazz haha
Good thoughts man.. Nice. Simple and to the point.
Great playing.I think that you may have company though.At 0.37 an orb floats up behind you towards the ceiling.Completely spooked me.
Not an orb. Just the smoke comin' off that hot sax....
Great man...wish I had more time to practice :-( Keep up... did u ever mention what kind of setup u use? Greets from Germany
wow man you are great! Thanks so much for sharing. Forget getting a regular job find a jazz club and join a jazz band. You got it. Good luck.
Wonderful. Scott Hamilton watch out! There's a Zoot Sims influence in there too. Great sound. Living proof that you don't have to play clusters of hemidemis to prove yourself. Like the whole tones at 1:11
hey i was wondering what mouthpiece/reed combo you were using...i play on an sx90r (black and gold combo) as well and am getting a little tired of my jody jazz classic, thanks!
great tone...good job, need a band to play along with
Amazing sound im getting closer to as good as you just dis a solo tonight i rocked that shit!
Great sound! Which Aebersold is this?
Sounds good!
I want a tenor badly.
I used to play clary, now I play guitar and piano, just wanted to say your phrasing is mad tasty dude, mad tasty.
Thanks! You sound fine! We're all students here, there's a lot to learn. I'd love to hear you do a blues on tenor!
Nice full bodied sound. Keep on working!!
I can guarantee that a live performance would be nothing like this.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome sound and phrasing!
i love this
love the sound! keep it up
Hey man, this is great. Do you think you could do some like bossa nova and other styles? Mainly more jazz though. :D Great work, man.
FSU? which fsu? also, your sound is nice, THANK YOU for playing with good timing
Very good.. Smooth... BB
Dumb question. he's using a combination of the blues scale bebop scale, and a number of embelished, and uniquely developed ideas over the CHORD CHANGES. He also uses "out" playing to give it some zest. He uses concepts and ideas that have been circulated throughout the jazz community for years by musicians. his skill is probalbly a result of practice, a good grasp of conceptual theory, and transcription, and of course an ear.
zajebiście. w całości grasz solówkę ?
Porge97, hes not really using a single scale like a blues-- he's at the advanced stage where you work with the individual chords in the blues piece! I wish i could tell you more but I don't know myself =P
Amazing playing!!
awesome, per usual
Damn good sound man, I can see you like brecker ;)
Sounds great. ^^
sounds beautiful my man - keep it up
Thanks for the comment. I'd have to say I agree with you. However, when viewing this you must take into consideration that the "higher gear," or escalated level of energy/playing content comes from the communication and cross-pollination of ideas between differing members with the simultaneous action and reaction to and from musical choices made. Simply stated, it's a play-along. No matter what I play it can't react and help push the music somewhere else. I wish play-alongs worked like that!
sound joe henderson influenced. damn good sense of harmony dude, u got a good thing goin 4 u.
you are the man ¡¡¡¡ super blues¡¡
@petervincze - I saw that too, very cool! haha~
Hey buddy, you sound good. Whats the name of that head? I like it....
Great tone and killer playing man. Where you going to school?
i love it! :)
dang, ran out of room. Anyway, now you know! Knowledge is power! Good ears, and thanks for listening
nice tone and vibrato dude!
nice....really good improv...is that a tenor?
@PhreshRamesh That was wonderfully written and all very true. However, there's no such thing as a dumb question.
muito massa esse blues gostei muito parabéns
nice. which moth you have ? do you have ascore of this maybe ? bye rox
Really fun to jam with, thanks!
@pvelectric While the progression that you put is common for the "rock and roll blues," it is not the progression I'm using here. In this recording the progression I'm using is: 1 measure I, 1 measure IV, 1 measure of I, 1 measure of V of IV, 1 measure of IV, 1 measure of viidim of V, 1 measure of I, 1 measure of VI, 1 measure of ii, 1 measure of V, then I to bIII in one measure, and finally bVI to bII in a measure.
Put simply:
Bb7|Eb7|Bb7|Bb7alt|Eb7|Edim7|Bb7|G7|C-7|F7|Bb Db|Gb B|
Where can I get the backing track
This ain't blues.. this is jazz...
exelente ... saludos desde Peru
hey i was wondering wats your recording setup? i'm trying to something similar to yours. thanks
Three button down and five up is Alto Sax.
Four down and four up is Tenor Sax.
So good!
* * * * *
amazing
mouthpiece???
sax???
amazing... WTF is that on 3:35?
Awesome post
ahh i love this :)
under the tags, it says you're an FSU student?
Thank you very much
What song was the head? Or was that improv
he improved the head on the spot
can you tell me where do you get the backing track like this???
man i wish i could get that nice tone
nice sax. Nice tone.
yes , super son !!! marck vi ??