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I was reading Jimmy Bruno's book on picking technique, and he advocates keeping a stiff, yet relaxed wrist. Bruno instructs us that the motion should come from the elbow. This is appealing to me, as ...

Hey friends,

I was wondering what your preference is for transcribing: a short lick, something longer like a melody or a solo chorus, or maybe even an entire multi chorus solo?

The main reason ...

I first heard GB when he came out with his version of "This Masquerade" which is on the same CD as "Affirmation" and "Breezin'." Later on I discovered earlier GB recordi ...

Speaking of transcribing sax players, has anyone ever tried to transcribe any of Sonny Stitt or Sonny Rollins' solos on "After Hours" from Dizzie Gillespie's classic "Sonny Side Up" ...

I called a piano playing friend the other night to jam, having not played with anyone in a little while. He asked if I wanted to play from 6-8, I said sure. He said great, I've got a gig with a bass p ...

I will definitely be on the look out for that. I've memorized several of your Good Vibes solos (Autumn Leaves, Rhythm Changes, and Four) and really enjoyed them all. I even used licks from some of tho ...

Btw, this solo will be made available in a new series that will debut soon, so stay tuned...

- Mark

Excellent playing Mark! Can you tell us anything else about this new series that will debut s ...

Thanks Mark. I knew I was going about it the wrong way. I'll try transcribing some of my favorite players who can really take it outside but bring it back in beautifully... Robben Ford and Larry Carlt ...

I was listening to some of Mark's recordings online and noticed his ability to seamlessly weave in some altered notes, all while being tasteful and musical.

My question is for Mark and/or anyone el ...

JT, you can study all the theory you want if that makes you happy. But while you're doing that, make sure that you transcribe a jazz solo every week. When I say transcribe, I mean that you get your ...

The Montgomery I already had and can't find. Huh?

Tal Farlow is great, got some extra retake tracks of him screwing up! Laughing

I love hearing great players screw up, it reminds me that they we ...

I have a friend who has some really nice expensive archtops, but when it comes to solid-body guitars he usually buys something very cheap and completely customizes it.

For example, he bought a Fend ...

...maybe it would be a good thing if guitar prices were higher for top grade stuff.Eveyone is not ment to own a custom or one off or what ever.Like anything if you want it bad enought ,you will earn ...

I've read the book, twice actually. I read it several years ago, then someone mentioned it to me recently, so I pulled it out and read it again. I think I was able to connect a lot better to it the se ...

I just picked up a couple new cd's that are blowing me away.

Sonny Side Up (Diz, Stitt, Rollins, Ray Bryant) and Boss Tenors (Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt). I'm late to the party with these 2 ...