Quoted: This lick works over a minor II V I and is based on the D harmonic minor scale. The harmonic minor scale is a natural minor scale with a raised 7th note (C# in this case) which gives us the 3rd for the dominant chord (A7) of the minor key. Played over the dominant chord the harmonic minor scale gives us tensions b9 en b13. The harmonic minor scale is a very common sound in jazz.

At Jazz Alley next week. (9/30-10/1/08)

Quoted: Larry Coryell B-3 Hammond Organ Trio with Joe Bagg and Alphonse Mouzon.

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Analysis of typical scales used to improvise over the changes in "Blue in Green" recorded by Miles Davis and composed by Bill Evans.

Quoted: EXTRA CREDIT: Improvise or compose a solo over the changes of "Blue In Green" using the given scales.

Discussion about using sus chords to substitute in Coltrane's Impressions. Makes sense to me since Coltrane's pianist used stacked four extensively.

Quoted: Impressions: Why is it that the original changes for Impressions (as heard on the MCA/Impulse album of the same name) are Gsus - Absus, but ever since then, it's been played Dm7 - Ebm7? What happened and when?

Quoted: Hard bop is a style of jazz that is an extension of bebop (or "bop") music. Hard bop incorporates influences from rhythm and blues, gospel ...

An excellent chord and scale builder.

Quoted: Find guitar chords and scales with this guitar chord finder.

Detailed analysis of "Giant Steps".

Quoted: The game in Giant Steps is to visit three key centers (G major, B major and Eb major) in quick succession using different patterns. The ...

"Giant Steps" is a right of passage for aspiring jazz musicians.

By building the progression on major 3rds you end up dividing an octave into three equal parts. The Matrix sounds good but its hard to improvise over since it never goes where you expect.

Quoted: In jazz harmony, the Coltrane changes (or Coltrane Matrix) are a substitute harmonic progression popularized by jazz musician John Coltrane on his 1960 album Giant ...