One of the most influential jazz pianists, educators, composers and arrangers, Barry Harris has been a spokesperson of bebop since the 50’s. He is a true traditionalist (in a good sense of the word), still teaching the art of modern jazz all over the world, while also performing internationally.
Barry Harris At The Jazz Workshop - Trio w/ William Austin (b) & Frank Grant (dr) 1960 Spotify Link Here
Luminescence! - Sextet w/ Slide Hampton (trb), Junior Cook (tsax), Pepper Adams (bsax), Bob Cranshaw (b) & Lenny McBrowne (dr) 1967 Spotify Link Here
Live In New York - Quintet w/ Charles Davis (sax), Roni Ben-Hur (gt), Paul West (b) & Leroy Williams (dr) 2003 Spotify Link Here
What Do These Exercises Cover?
Exercises on this thread are built to give the students a deeper view on Barry Harris’ style, soloing, comping as well as an overall look into the tradition of jazz through his artistry.
Exercises are transcription-based, following with a closer look into certain details of his playing. This way we can combine ear-training with learning the language of jazz, as well as analyzing closely what is happening.
The full transcription will be posted in 2 weeks with supporting material and an analysis of the solo as well as details about what we can learn from the solo, and how to practice with it.
If you have any questions with the exercise, post them in this thread.
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