PATTERNS for JAZZ and More

[@phildohogne1970]

He used to rehearse give a performance with the WU Jazz orchestra in the 1960's in St. Louis every couple of weeks. He would bring guest artists with him. I was sitting in the band stand (I am a guitarist) looking at Oliver conduct while holding his sax, when the alto sax next to me stood up and took a solo for about five minutes (Phil Wood). I was watching a woman in the doorway watch us when I realized it was the late Charlie Parkers wife. Over to my right the bassist sure looked a lot like Ron Carter. Oliver Nelson was in a category second only to Coltrane. Needless to say the hair on my teen aged arms was standing up. I remember thinking, hmm? maybe I can play guitar? Otherwise. what am I doing here? In hid sight , pure luck.

[@AdamLevyGuitarTips]

Wow, what a fantastic story! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@steveisolis]

Yay! I have this book, and it’s been sitting on my shelf collecting dust. I never knew how to approach it. Thank you for the tips! I’ll sit down with it later tonight!

[@pierheadjump]

⚓️ Thanks Adam 🌈 Richmond District guy here 😎

[@iryan9]

What are the marks on your finger nails?

[@AdamLevyGuitarTips]

Little dots of nail polish.