Herb Ellis Masterclass: Swing Jazz Soloing & Comping

HERB ELLIS MASTERCLASS: SWING JAZZ SOLOING AND COMPING 1 Hour | MP4 + PDF Download

Herb Ellis was one of the last direct links to the golden era of swing guitar, a player who spent years in Oscar Peterson's trio and whose comping behind a soloist was itself an education in how to listen and respond. This hour-long session focuses on the two things Ellis did better than almost anyone: swinging a solo line and comping with intelligence and feel. He breaks down his approach to phrasing, chord rhythm, and the small details — the micro-dynamics, the touch, the way you land a note — that separate a competent jazz guitarist from a musical one. Personal stories from his career are woven throughout, giving the technical content real context.

Chapters: Opening · Tuning · Blues · The G7 Formation · The C9 Formation · Trading Fours · Advanced Blues · The II-V-I Progression · Picking · Background Demonstration · Playing Background · Chord Forms for Background · Comping · Sound and Equipment · Influences and Final Thoughts · Conclusion

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