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Improving Saxophone Altissimo Exercise with Chris Potter

January 12, 2017 by Steve 4 Comments

I just happened upon this as I was perusing the web and drinking my morning coffee just now. Chris Potter playing Giant Steps.  The hard part…… he can’t go below high C. How many of you are brave enough to take on this challenge?……….I’m inspired to practice!   Awesome!

Filed Under: Jazz Videos Tagged With: altissimo, chris potter, Giant Steps, tenor sax

Great Video on Giant Steps

February 25, 2008 by Steve 1 Comment

I found this posted on Dave Valdez’s blog.  It’s really amazing to watch. It’s a video of John Coltrane’s Giant Steps solo transcription being put on the page as the recording is playing. There is something about watching the video that is amazing. You’re hearing John Coltrane play a great tenor sax solo as the […]

Filed Under: Saxophone Stuff Tagged With: Giant Steps, jazz sax, John Coltrane, solo transcription, tenor saxophone, video

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