Jazz Blues in Bb Improvisation Example 3
In this blues in Bb, notice how Bireli establishes a solid groove right from the beginning by using percussive effects with both hands, as well as c...
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Rhythm Changes A Section Improvisation Example 6
Yet another Rhythm Changes Improv. Bireli Lagrene just keeps the ideas coming, this time as triplets. Once again his time and feel is spot o...
Rhythm Changes B Section Improvisation Example 8
B section of Rhythm Changes - A more linear approach to playing through the bridge section but still outlining the 3rds and 7ths fantastical...
Rhythm Changes Whole Tune Improvisation Example 4
Rhythm Changes Whole Tune - Here Bireli plays the entire form of Rhythm Changes. This time, it's at a more relaxed tempo. Notice too that i...
Jazz Blues in Bb Improvisation Example 2
In the spirit of players like Wes Montgomery and Jim Mullen, Bireli dispenses with his pick altogether for this blues in Bb. See how much can be don...
Rhythm Changes A Section Improvisation Example 7
First A Section Rhythm Changes Improv - A section of Rhythm Changes. Bireli Begins with some classic blues phrases followed by some lines th...
Rhythm Changes B Section Improvisation Example 9
B section of Rhythm Changes - A diminished sequence based off out lining a Dominant 7th flat 9 chord that travels symmetrically down the nec...
Rhythm Changes Whole Tune Improvisation Example 5
Rhythm Changes Whole Tune - In this video, Bireli demonstrates the entire form of Rhythm Changes. This is a downtempo version. It features ...
Rhythm Changes B Section Rhythmic and Harmonic Variations Example 2
In this Rhythm Changes B section video you will see another example by the great Bireli Lagrene. Here he once again shows...
Rhythm Changes A Section Improvisation Example 8
A Section Rhythm Changes Improv - Bireli lays down the foundation for the standard Bb Rhythm Changes by targeting such such notes as roots a...