Oleo – Miles Davis

Transcription of the head of Oleo (composed by Sonny Rollins) and Miles’ solo as played by the first Miles Davis Quintet from the record Relaxin’. It was recorded in 1956. The song is based on the chord changes of George Gershwins “I Got Rhyhtm”, this chord progression is also known as Rhythm Changes.

The tune starts after 30 seconds.

Checkout the discogs link: https://www.discogs.com/de/The-Miles-Davis-Quintet-Relaxin-With-The-Miles-Davis-Quintet/master/208352

If you’re interested in the story of the record, check out: https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/relaxin-miles-davis-quintet-prestige/

All Of You – Miles Davis

Transcription of a great solo by Miles Davis over All Of You (Cole Porter) from his 1957 classic album ‘Round About Midnight featuring his first quintet with John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones.

Here’s the discogs link to the master release:

https://www.discogs.com/de/Miles-Davis-Round-About-Midnight/master/9130

Yardbird Suite – Gene Ammons Solo

This is a transcription of the first solo chorus of the Yardbird Suite (written by Charlie Parker) played by Gene Ammons on his record “Gene Ammons And Friends At Montreux” featuring Hampton Hawes on Electric Piano, Bob Cranshaw on Electric Bass, Kenny Clark on the drums and Kenneth Nash on the Congas. The Album was recorded during concert performance at the 1973 Montreux Jazz Festival on July 7.

This is a transcription of the first solo chorus of the Yardbird Suite (written by Charlie Parker) played by Gene Ammons on his record "Gene Ammons And Friends At Montreux" featuring Hampton Hawes on Electric Piano, Bob Cranshaw on Electric Bass, Kenny Clark on the drums and Kenneth Nash on the Congas. The Album was recorded during concert performance at the 1973 Montreux Jazz Festival on July 7.