Taught by renowned trumpet player
Eric Scott Reed
tonebase trumpet lead Ethan Chilton discusses improvisation with pianist Eric Scott Reed, Mike Gurrola on bass, and Reggie Quinnerly on drums, for a course suitable for any level of improvisor. The band discusses listening and interacting with a band, building a solo, approaching harmony, playing lyrically over a ballad, and much more.
Improvising over Stablemates
The band performs the Benny Golson composition Stablemates and then discusses: what didn't go as planned? How does the rhythm section listen and interact? How can we create tension and release with our solo? Ethan and Eric share their perspectives on this and more.
Improvising over Embraceable You
Ballads pose unique challenges for the improvisor. What are some ways we can approach playing vocally, leaving space, and maintaining energy when the tempo is slow? Ethan, Eric, and the band explore this and more.
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Unlock Course →Eric Scott Reed is an American jazz pianist and composer who has performed with jazz luminaries such as Wynton Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry, Joe Henderson, Ron Carter, Cassandra Wilson, and many more.
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