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This page contains jazz saxophone and flute solo transcriptions by numerous jazz masters.
 
I view transcription of jazz solos to be an essential part of learning how to improvise. Learning the language of jazz greats such as Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Phil Woods, etc. develops a vocabulary for use during your own improvisations. Solos are transposed for convenience for C, Bb, and Eb instruments. Obviously if a solo is played on a different instrument from the original recording, range adjustments may be necessary.
 
I was asked by a member of the Phil Woods website about my transcription methods. This was my response.
 
Transcriptions are always available for free on my website. If you wish, feel free to make a donation if you have found the transcriptions to be of value.
 
 
Latest Addition: Larry McKenna, My Shining Hour, 12/24/11
 
ARTISTS
 

Gene Ammons

Autumn Leaves (C Version)

Autumn Leaves (Bb Version)

Autumn Leaves (Eb Version) 

Chabootie (C Version)

Chabootie (Bb Version)

Chabootie (Eb Version)

 

Walkin' (C Version)

Walkin' (Bb Version)

Walkin' (Eb Version)

 

Al Cohn

Tenor Conclave (C Version)

Tenor Conclave (Bb Version)

Tenor Conclave (Eb Version)

 

George Coleman

 

Billie's Bounce (C Version)

Billie's Bounce (Bb Version)

Billie's Bounce (Eb Version) 

 

John Coltrane

Tenor Conclave (C Version)

Tenor Conclave (Bb Version)

Tenor Conclave (Eb Version)

 

Ronnie Cuber

A Foggy Day (C Version)

A Foggy Day (Bb Version)

A Foggy Day (Eb Version)

 

Joel Frahm

 

Giant Steps (C Version)

Giant Steps (Bb Version)

Giant Steps (Eb Version) 

 

Stan Getz

Woody 'N You (C Version)

Woody 'N You (Bb Version)

Woody 'N You (Eb Version)

Rosario Giuliani

 

The Dream That Comes True (C Version)

The Dream That Comes True (Bb Version)

The Dream That Comes True (Eb Version) 

 

Dexter Gordon 

Blow Mr. Dexter (C Version)

Blow Mr. Dexter  (Bb Version)

Blow Mr. Dexter  (Eb Version) 

 

Wardell Gray

 

Dell's Bells (C Version)

Dell's Bells (Bb Version)

Dell's Bells (Eb Version)

 

Pennies From Heaven (C Version)

Pennies From Heaven (Bb Version)

Pennies From Heaven (Eb Version)

Relaxin' at Camarillo (Master Take) (C Version)

Relaxin' at Camarillo (Master Take) (Bb Version)

Relaxin' at Camarillo (Master Take) (Eb Version)

Twisted (Master Take) (C Version)

Twisted (Master Take) (Bb Version)

Twisted (Master Take) (Eb Version)

 

Twisted (Alternate Take JRC46A) (C Version)

Twisted (Alternate Take JRC46A) (Bb Version)

Twisted (Alternate Take JRC46A) (Eb Version)

Twisted (Alternate Take JRC46C) (C Version)

Twisted (Alternate Take JRC46C) (Bb Version)

Twisted (Alternate Take JRC46C) (Eb Version)

Twisted (Alternate Take JRC46D) (C Version)

Twisted (Alternate Take JRC46D) Bb Version)

Twisted (Alternate Take JRC46D) (Eb Version)

Steve Grossman

There Will Never Be Another You (C Version)

There Will Never Be Another You (Bb Version)

There Will Never Be Another You (Eb Version)

 

Vincent Herring

Jessica's Day (C Version)

Jessica's Day (Bb Version)

Jessica's Day (Eb Version)

Holly Hofmann

Close Your Eyes (C Version)

Close Your Eyes (Bb Version)

Close Your Eyes (Eb Version)

Harold Land

Joy Spring (Master Take) (C Version)

Joy Spring (Master Take) (Bb Version)

Joy Spring (Master Take) (Eb Version) 

Joy Spring (Alternate Take) (C Version)

Joy Spring (Alternate Take) (Bb Version)

Joy Spring (Alternate Take) (Eb Version) 

 

Larry McKenna

My Shining Hour (C Version)

My Shining Hour (Bb Version)

My Shining Hour (Eb Version) 

Jackie McLean

Stella By Starlight (C Version)

Stella By Starlight (Bb Version)

Stella By Starlight (Eb Version) 

 

Hank Mobley

Room 608 (C Version)

Room 608 (Bb Version)

Room 608 (Eb Version) 

 

Blues Number Two (C Version)

Blues Number Two (Bb Version)

Blues Number Two (Eb Version) 

 

Tenor Conclave (C Version)

Tenor Conclave (Bb Version)

Tenor Conclave (Eb Version)

James Moody

Good Bait (C Version)

Good Bait (Bb Version)

Good Bait (Eb Version)

I'm In The Mood For Groovin' (C Version)

I'm In The Mood For Groovin'  (Bb Version)

I'm In The Mood For Groovin'  (Eb Version)

Lester Leaps In (C Version)

Lester Leaps In (Bb Version

Lester Leaps In (Eb Version) 

 

Ralph Moore

Like Someone in Love (C Version)

Like Someone in Love (Bb Version)

Like Someone in Love (Eb Version)

 

Lennie Niehaus

Cherokee (C Version)

Cherokee (Bb Version)

Cherokee (Eb Version) 

Charlie Parker

 

Moose The Mooche (Take 1) (C Version)

Moose The Mooche (Take 1) (Bb Version)

Moose The Mooche (Take 1) (Eb Version) 

Relaxin' at Camarillo (Master Take) (C Version)

Relaxin' at Camarillo (Master Take) (Bb Version)

Relaxin' at Camarillo (Master Take) (Eb Version) 

 

Art Pepper

Sonny Rollins

 

What Is This Thing Called Love (C Version)

What Is This Thing Called Love (Bb Version)

What Is This Thing Called Love (Eb Version)

 

What Is This Thing Called Love (C Version)

What Is This Thing Called Love (Bb Version)

What Is This Thing Called Love (Eb Version)

 

Zoot Sims

Tenor Conclave (C Version)

Tenor Conclave (Bb Version)

Tenor Conclave (Eb Version)

Sonny Stitt

Afternoon in Paris (C Version)

Afternoon in Paris (Bb Version)

Afternoon in Paris (Eb Version)

Au Privave (C Version)

Au Privave (Bb Version)

Au Privave (Eb Version)

Chabootie (C Version)

Chabootie (Bb Version)

Chabootie (Eb Version)

 

Now's The Time (C Version)

Now's The Time (Bb Version)

Now's The Time  (Eb Version)

 

Sonny Side (C Version)

Sonny Side (Bb Version)

Sonny Side (Eb Version)

Tune Up Solo - C Version

Tune Up Solo - Bb Version

Tune Up Solo - Eb Version

(This transcription is analyzed in the Online Lessons section)

Frank Wess

There Is No Greater Love (C Version)

There Is No Greater Love (Bb Version)

There Is No Greater Love (Eb Version)

Phil Woods

I have contributed the following 19 transcribed solos to the Phil Woods website (www.philwoods.com). They are available to Patrons of Phil's website.

 

1. Buzzy
2. Clinology
3. Crazeology

4. Four
5. How High the Moon
6. Have You Met Miss Jones
7. Rights of Swing Part IV (Scherzo)
8. Slow Boat to China
9. Solar (1957 version) 

10. Solar (1996 version)
11. Star Eyes (1994 version)
12. Star Eyes (2005 version)

13. Stella By Starlight
14. Stockholm Sweetnin'
15. Take the A Train
16. The Serpent's Tooth
17. Well You Needn't
18. Yardbird Suite
19. Yesterdays

 

Lester Young

DB Blues (C Version)

DB Blues (Bb Version)

DB Blues (Eb Version)

Poundcake (C Version)

Poundcake (Bb Version)

Poundcake (Eb Version)

 

  • Still to come are solos by Dexter Gordon, more James Moody, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, Vincent Herring, Cannonball Adderley,...

 

 

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