Resources

The resources presented on this page are a collection of my own personal solo transcriptions, practice materials, and thoughts on saxophone-related topics. Many of my influences ferociously defend their "proprietary" teaching methods, ideas about music, and materials. In my estimation this is wrong-headed and short-sighted, particularly in light of the struggle for jazz's survival in the 21st century. For this reason, as these resources began to accumulate on my own bookshelf I felt compelled to share them online for the benefit of others.

Vocabulary Catalog

My Jazz Vocabulary Catalog is a collection of lines extracted from my transcriptions, organized and transposed to 12 keys. I have kept a catalog for myself for many years, and it's something I keep on my music stand for those "What should I practice?" moments. Working on whole solos is great, but much of the value of transcription comes from absorbing small pieces of vocaublary from the great plyers - this catalog can be a tool in that pursuit.

Jazz Vocabulary Catalog: Volume 1 – OPEN PDF

Jazz Vocabulary Catalog: Volume 2 – OPEN PDF

Jazz Vocabulary Catalog: Volume 3 – OPEN PDF

Jazz Vocabulary Catalog: Volume 4 – OPEN PDF

Solo Transcriptions

Disclaimer: I make no claim that these transcriptions are complete, perfect, or publication-ready. It is not my objective to record every 13-tuplet, articulation, and inflection in excruciating detail – that’s what recordings are for. These have all been part of my learning process and growth as a musician, and I feel it worthwhile to share them with the community.

Transcriptions are in alphabetical order by last name.