TRADITIONAL JAZZ SOLOS

transcriptions and analysis

Lucien Barbarin
Geoff Burke Geoff Burke

Lucien Barbarin

The legend Lucien Barbarin performing “I’ve Found a New Baby” from his 2000 recording, Little Becomes Much.

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Albert Burbank
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Albert Burbank

Albert Burbank’s solo on “Panama” from Paul Barbarin’s 1953 recording, Streets of the City.

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Mark Braud
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Mark Braud

Mark Braud’s solo on his original, “Rue Conti,” from his 2018 recording, Living the Tradition.

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Branford Marsalis
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Branford Marsalis

Branford’s rendition of “Carolina Shout” from his 2003 recording, Romare Bearden Revealed.

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Doc Cheatham
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Doc Cheatham

Doc’s full take on “Sheik of Araby” from the 1976 recording, Doc & Sammy.

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Edmond Hall
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Edmond Hall

“Sweethearts on Parade” from the 2020 reissue, Say Something – Sidney de Paris and Edmond Hall.

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Johnny Dodds
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Johnny Dodds

Dodds’ 1938 version of “Wild Man Blues” from his Decca recording, Johnny Dodds and His Chicago Boys.

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Kid Ory
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Kid Ory

The orignal 1926 version of “Muskrat Ramble.”

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Louis Ford
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Louis Ford

Louis’ solo from “If I Could Give You More,” featured on Harry Connick, Jr.’s, Blue Light, Red Light.

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Clarence Ford
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Clarence Ford

Clarence Ford’s 1961 solo on the classic, Paul Barbarin’s Second Line.

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Wendell Brunious
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Wendell Brunious

Wendell’s solo on “Lady Be Good” from his 2007 recording with Preservation Hall.

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Leroy Jones
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Leroy Jones

Leroy’s solo on “Bourbon St. Parade” from his 1994 album, Mo’ Cream from the Crop.

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Sidney Bechet
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Sidney Bechet

Sidney’s 1945 solo on “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans.”

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