Transcribe Dexter Gordon – Moment’s Notice

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Dexter Gordon is one of the most under appreciated saxophonists amongst lay people, but real music fans know what a monster player ‘Long Tall Dexter’ was…

You can read more about Dexter and watch my Vlog episode from our ‘Sax Advent Series’ by clicking here, but make sure you spend some time listening to these Dexter Gordon playlists!

In this course we will take a close look at the opening of Dexter’s solo over Coltrane’s masterpiece, ‘Moment’s Notice.’  This is going to help you master some ii V I changes and give you an opening into one of the more challenging pieces in the jazz repertoire.

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Dan Forshaw

I'm passionate about creating inspirational experiences through music and other arts. A life changing experience under the influence of the music of John Coltrane lead to study in New York and London. My thesis was on the Theology of John Coltrane as expressed through A Love Supreme. I perform across Europe with various jazz groups and teach through my innovative website, www.cambridgesaxophone.com. I'm a total Apple Geek, Cricket, Rugby, F1 and Football fan and I'm learning to listen opinions before giving my own!
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