LJS 30: 5 Jazz Solos You Should Learn and Why




Welcome to episode 30 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 5 jazz solos you should learn and why. Learning jazz solos by ear is a practice that all jazz musicians should be doing and is incredibly important for becoming a better jazz musician. If you are having trouble finding good solos to learn, these are definitely some to consider. Listen in!
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In this episode
1. Miles Davis' solo on Freddie Freeloader.
Solo starts at 2:12

2. John Coltrane's solo on My Shining Hour
Solo starts at 0:40

3. Hank Mobley's solo on Someday My Prince Will Come
Solo starts at 3:10

4. Sonny Rollins' solo on St. Thomas
Solo starts at 0:55

5. Dexter Gordon's solo on Apple Jump
Solo starts at 0:58

What solos do you suggest to learn? Leave us a comment below.



Om Podcasten

The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, where it is discussed and answered. Special jazz guests frequent the show, sharing their expertise on an array of different musical subject matter. Listeners are invited to call in with their jazz questions to the podcast hotline, where it could get answered on a future LJS Podcast episode. Join thousands of other listeners getting free jazz education every week!