Herb Ellis Masterclass: Swing Jazz Soloing & Comping

HERB ELLIS MASTERCLASS: SWING JAZZ SOLOING AND COMPING
1 Hour | MP4 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.

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