Episodes
Episodes



Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Ep. 31 - Learn to transcribe and instantly improve your jazz skills - Part 1
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
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In this video, I show my transcribing technique that you can apply to learn or speed up your transcribing skills.
Part 1 shows myself transcribing (and breaking down step-by-step) the melody of Lou Donaldson's Alligator Boogaloo, a great track to start your transcription journey.
Shoot a comment to let me know how you go or if something is unclear.
00:00 Intro
02:16 Melody starts
03:16 Singing back
05:35 Finding the notes
10:29 Transposed phrase
12:53 Last four bars
The transcription pdf in Bb, Eb, and Concert are available on my website: https://store.mirkoguerrini.com/
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Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Ep. 30 - Get Your Sax Together
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
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Hello everyone,
This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interview podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets, and much more.
On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor:
Jamie Anderson aka Get Your Sax Together.
Use this link to download some useful material Jamie provided for you: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b_8bDQvFGp53SqxsWGnQyXRyYXTCxyPe?usp=sharing
Leave a comment if you like.
Listen to Jaime's answers to the questions below:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:10 Why do you transcribe?
00:10:00 What do you expect to bring home with a transcription?
00:24:03 How do you choose the solos you transcribe?
00:28:33 What is your methodology?
01:18:39 How do you incorporate ideas into your playing?
01:19:12 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed?
01:23:02 Which transcription you've done is your favourite?
You can check Get Your Sax Together here: https://www.getyoursaxtogether.com/
And here: https://www.youtube.com/@GetYourSaxTogether
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Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Ep. 29 - Max Glanz
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
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Hello everyone, This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interview podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets.
On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Max Glanz.
Among the engaging answers I got from Max, I love his brilliant points of view on the art of transcription.
'If it is a solo that is singable, than you should be able to sing every phrase!' I love it!
Leave a comment if you like.
Listen to Max Glanz's answers to the questions below:
00:00 Introduction
05:18 Why do you transcribe?
08:51 What do you expect to bring home with a transcription?
11:30 How do you choose the solos you transcribe?
19:11 What is your methodology?
33:50 Do you write it down?
39:10 How do you practice your transcriptions?
50:40 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed?
54:39 Which transcription you've done is your favourite?
You can check Max Glanz here: https://maxglanz.com/
And here: https://www.youtube.com/@maxglanzsax
And here: https://linktr.ee/origina1nerd
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Mirko Guerrini is a D'Addario artist, playing D'Addario mouthpieces and reeds.
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Ep. 26.1 - When you play a legendary solo - Paul Gonsalves Transcription - Part 1
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
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Join us on this "Jazz Transcription Clinic" episode with your host, Mirko Guerrini, as he transcribes the legendary Paul Gonsalves' solo on Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue (Duke Ellington).Â
Discover how Paul Gonsalves' legendary tenor saxophone solo on "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" was so efficient.
This is the first part (the first 7 choruses) of the entire solo 00:00 Introduction00:30 About the solo01:54 Beginning of transcription02:44 Analysis07:56 Transcription starts with 5th chorus19:31 6th chorus30:41 7th chorus42:54 5, 6 and 7 chorus
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Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Ep. 28 - The saxophone solo that saved an entire orchestra
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Join us on this episode of "Jazz Transcription Clinic" with your host, Mirko Guerrini, as we delve into the electrifying night of July 7, 1956, (exactly 68 years ago) at the Newport Jazz Festival. Discover how Paul Gonsalves' legendary 27-chorus tenor saxophone solo on "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" saved the Duke Ellington Orchestra from obscurity. We'll explore the backdrop of a jazz scene overshadowed by the rising tide of rock and roll, with Elvis Presley on the verge of releasing his iconic hit "Hound Dog."
Listen to the story of how a blonde lady in a red dress, dancing with joyous abandon, helped turn the audience into a frenzied celebration. This is the tale of resilience, passion, and the transformative power of live performance. Tune in to hear how one unforgettable solo reignited the world's love for Duke Ellington's music and changed the course of jazz history forever. Don't miss this compelling episode filled with the spirit and magic of jazz!
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Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Ep. 25.1 - Joel Frahm
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Learning the Blues from the Masters, Part 3 - Joel Frahm
My transcription and analysis of the incredible Joel Frahm's solo on 'After Supper'. Â
01:50 - Whole solo04:50 - 1st Chorus (Blues scale, simple lines)11:39 - 2nd Chorus (Diminished scale, Tritone substitution, Lydian dominant)18:42 - 3rd Chorus (More blues scale, Tritone substitution, Perfect ending)
The transcription pdf (in Bb, Eb and Concert) is available on my website www.mirkoguerrini.comÂ
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Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Ep. 24.1 Struttinâ With Some Barbecue - Branford Marsalis
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
When you are really cookin' - Branford Marsalis' transcription
Hi everyone,Â
For this episode, I have transcribed Branford Marsalis playing on the famous standard Struttin' with some barbecue.Â
The solo is outstanding for its combination of traditional and bebop language. Branford has a superb tone on soprano, a supersolid time, and a very simple, straightforward way of thinking.Â
00:00 Introduction00:10 Whole solo03:11 Analysis starts (Form analysis A-B-A-C)06:15 1st A - 1st Chorus10:40 B - 1st Chorus13:52 2nd A - 1st Chorus17:12 C - 1st Chorus18:32 1st A - 2nd Chorus20:23 B - 2nd Chorus24:40 2nd A - 2nd Chorus26:05 C - 2nd Chorus
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Complete transcription in pdf Concert is available on my website: https://mirkoguerrini.com/transcriptions/
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Friday Nov 17, 2023
Ep 23.1 -Learning the blues - Part 2 - Marçal Perramon
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Learning the Blues, Part 2 - Marçal Perramon transcription
Hi everyone,Â
For this episode, I have transcribed the  Marçel Perramon solo on Neal Hefti's blues called After Supper.
The solo is informative on learning and internalising solid jazz language, especially on the turning points of the blues (between bars 4 and 5 and at the end of the form).
00:00 Introduction02:32 1st Chorus19:50 2nd Chorus36:54 Solo Analysis
51:55 Whole solo
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Complete transcription in pdf Concert is available on my website: https://mirkoguerrini.com/transcriptions/
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