Tonight, our last night, we got together and played with Jamey Aebersold's Vol. 1 "How to Play Jazz" play along CD (notice, Craig, the Rufus Reid bass line book). We discussed the modes of the major scale, focusing on the dorian, which is used extensively in Aebersold's Vol. 1. We also reviewed our patterns, and bebop scales. Finally, we played through the blues heads that go with track 7 and 8 on the CD.
It was suggested that we get some mp3s up that would work as practice aids for the cycle exercises and scales. I'll try to get to that soon.
It's been a good Fall session. I plan to start the Spring session in early February. I'll be in touch with you all before then. Thanks for all of your participation, and have a great Holiday Season!
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