Barry Harris - Passport (Blues) Improv Analysis

In this lesson, we will analyze Barry Harris’ solo on Passport (blues). This is a great solo to look at for bebop improv - Barry’s upbeat phrasing, use of triplets, 16th note ornaments - as well as to gain insight on his LH approach. For the PDF to this transcription analysis lesson: This is a free sample from my lesson library for my private correspondence students. For those who wish to study Jazz Piano, email me at bijan@ - we can set up a free zoom meeting/lesson assessment and I can tell you all about my unique personalized video lessons. Read more about my Personalized Video Lessons at: Chapters: 0:00-2:00 - MAIN CONCEPTS 2:01-4:40 1st Chorus (Use of Triplets) 6:05-6:30 Upbeat Phrasing 6:53-7:40 Chromaticism 7:40-7:59 LH Tritone Sub 8:00-8:33 16th Note Ornaments 8:34-9:14 2nd Chorus (
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