![]() This is shown in our transcription of Dexter's solo click on the Solos tab for more details. The changes in the first eight measures of the A section are usually simplified in the solos they are basically four measures of C minor and four measures of F minor. In his last year of high school, he received a call from alto saxophonist. On some grace notes, we have downward arrows which indicate they are played right on the beat. Happy 100th Birthday Tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon was born in Los Angeles, CA. This led to Dexter's first recording, with the Hampton band, on December 21, 1941. In his last year of high school, he received a call from alto saxophonist Marshall Royal asking him to join the Lionel Hampton big band. The 11th measure of the A section is articulated long the first time and short the second time on the in head we show both phrasings as well as the same two measures later, which Dexter plays long both times in the in head but short in the out head. Tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon was born in Los Angeles, CA. For example, he only plays the last note of the triplet pickup into the beginning of the in head this note is shown alongside the full triplet played on the out head. We also include several of Dexter's melody variations. ![]() Sonny Clark's piano fills that echo the first two melody phrases are shown, though not the variation he plays in the second A. All lead sheets include the tag ending the C treble and bass clef lead sheets also show the solo bass intro. Our lead sheet is based on the original recording. The bridge melody is a descending sequence which is slightly different the third time around, leading into a particularly elegant phrase to return to the last A (C) section. For example, the first A section's melody ends on A♮ instead of the expected C, creating that distinctive Cm6 sound. The snappy rhythms are instantly catchy, and several subtleties of the melody are particularly hip and full of character. ![]() This simplicity isn't all that makes this song a classic, of course. Its relatively simple melody and changes make it a great workout for less experienced jazz players and improvisers. ![]() So, when you see a rhythm with “lay back” written above it, you know why I wrote it that way.Cheese Cake is an all-time classic: an iconic example of the early '60s Blue Note sound and one of Dexter Gordon's best-known songs. You have to check that out with your ears. Nothing I write on a page can aptly describe the way Dexter feels music. And this part is important: You have to listen to the solo to understand how to play it right. As the transcriber, I want to write the rhythm in a way that is understandable were someone to sight-read the solo, but also contains the correct information on how to play it right. Due to the ambiguity of many of Dexter’s rhythms (one of the by-products of being and uber hip, uber cool player and laying everything back so far), notating what he plays can be a guessing game. Transcribing a solo like this one also had it’s challenges. Tenor solos often transfer nicely to flugel. Trumpet players, try and learn the solo on flugelhorn. Dexter Gordon - 'Lady Bird' Tenor Saxophone Solo Transcription - YouTube 2023 Google LLC PDF for more jazz transcriptions Check out RA Jazz. In one line he can play something totally inside the groove and in the next he’s laying his lines so far back the band finishes the tunes before he does.Īt any rate, there is a lot of great information in this Dexter solo, not only in his melodic and rhythmic development prowess, but in discovering the nuances of how Dexter “feels” eighth notes. Dexter has this uber hip, uber cool way of playing that is so attractive to me. ![]() I’ve always loved this solo and when I had to pick a tune to memorize and perform in my improvisation class back in 2006, I jumped on the opportunity to learn this one. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.ĭownload the Transcription: Bb, C, Bb_8vb, Eb Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. ![]()
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