Joe Pass could play solo guitar as pianistically as Bill Evans and burn lines like a true master. He was a pioneer for Jazz guitar and is an artist that every aspiring guitarist needs to be familiar with.
Here is my transcription of Pass’ solo on, ““There Will Never Be Another You,” from the Pacific Jazz Quartet Recordings.
Wes really knew how to develop an idea and say something. His signature right-hand thumb technique was a product of trying to be quiet while practicing at home. In following solo transcription of “Old Folks,” you will find great examples of use of the Melodic Minor (aka Jazz Minor) scale and octaves as he develops the solo in a fashion that is very much indicative of his mastery of the guitar.
In this solo excerpt of How Deep is The Ocean, Kurt Rosenwinkel manages to play extremely melodic lines that weave seamlessly through various modes of Melodic Minor and float over bar lines.
