Jazz Transcriptions
Jazz Transcriptions
A selection of that solos I have transcribed over the years, the full notation PDFs are available for purchase. As time allows I will add more transcriptions
Chris Potter — “Four”
Tenor saxophone. Transcribed in 2012, a solo I listened to endlessly as an undergraduate.
Chris Potter — “Nardis” (acapella)
Tenor saxophone. A one-chorus acapella version from a 2012 Humber College masterclass.
Chris Potter — “Moment’s Notice”
Tenor saxophone. A solo on the John Coltrane standard.
Chris Potter — “In a Mellow Tone”
Tenor saxophone. A solo on the Duke Ellington standard.
Chris Potter — “Gingerbread Boy”
Tenor saxophone. A solo on Jimmy Heath’s blues.
Chris Potter — “Straight, No Chaser”
Tenor saxophone. A solo on Thelonious Monk’s blues.
Joshua Redman — “Waiting on a Friend”
Tenor saxophone with The Rolling Stones. A full analysis with notation and audio; the transcription PDF is available for purchase.
Ken Peplowski — “China Boy”
Clarinet. A 1993 solo later performed on my recital and on a doctoral recital.
Tony Lakatos — “One-Note-Solo”
Saxophone. A lesson in rhythm, phrasing, and time-feel built entirely on a single note.