bill evans autumn in new york transcription

(Selected by Terell Stafford and Jay Thomas)

Tea For Two- Serge Chaloff Begin-1:15/Begin-1:53/Begin-2:32.

Bernie’s Tune Bernie’s tune would be Gerry Mulligan as well as line for Lyons.

The original features Pepper Adams but, there is a great version by the Mingus big band featuring Ronnie Cuber.

Also a great recording by pepper Adams on an early version with Donald Byrd and a great Garnett Brown arrangement for the Thad Jones and Mel Lewis band as a samba also featuring pepper Adams.

Sophisticated Lady- Harry Carney (From Duke Ellington live at the Stratford festival in 1956):56-2:26/:56-3:29.Sonny Rollins- Without A Song (Semi-pro, Begin to at least 2:02).Extra Credit- CHALLENGING Joe Henderson- Miles Ahead (From 'So Near, So Far”).Dexter Gordon- Willow Weep For Me (begin to 1:56/begin to 3:29/begin to 5:01).Gene Ammons- Exactly Like You (From “Jug”) (begin to 3:32).Sonny Rollins- Moritat (Begin to 1:32/Begin to 2:19/Begin to 3:05/Begin to 3:53).On A Clear Day- Stanley Turrentine (From “Let It Go”) (Begin to 1:50/Begin to 3:36).Coleman Hawkins- Solitude (From “Duke Ellington meets Coleman Hawkins”)From 1:57 to 3:37/1:57 to end).Ben Webster- Lover Come Back To Me (Soulville record) (begin to 2:19/begin to 4:19).

Cannonball Adderley- This Here (begin until 2:37 Beginner/Intermediate entire solo for others) `.Phil Woods- I Love You Just The Way You Are (2:59 until 3:33).Cannonball Adderley- Limehouse Blues (for Semi-pro).Charlie Parker- Donna Lee (for Semi-pro).Charlie Parker- My Little Suede Shoes (begin until 1:19 for Beginner/Intermediate).Johnny Hodges- Things Ain’t What They Used To Be.Salute the Band Box “is a great one,” according to Jay, “because it is also a contrafact on I'll Remember April.” Melody and 1 chorus of the alto solo, begin until 1:58 for Beginner/Intermediate.It serves as double duty because its a contrafact built on Out Of Nowhere melody and 1 chorus of the alto solo.” (begin until 1:46 for Beginner/Intermediate) Gigi Gryce- Sans Souci, Jay Thomas: “…is a nice one.Cannonball Adderley- Waltz For Debby (From “Know What I Mean?” By Bill Evans.) (1:07 until 2:05, Begginer/Intermediate until end of sax solo for Semi-pro).(Selected by Joel Frahm, Grace Kelly and Jay Thomas) This list is also available on the Jazz Port Townsend webpage under TRANSCRIPTION PROJECT. A phone app such as Audacity () will record you in an MP3 format, or the website will convert your recordings into MP3's for free.Īnd that's it! We'll send you a certificate acknowledging Centrum crediting you with up to $325 for your growth, or even your lottery win!īelow is the list of tunes, by instrument.

We need to be able to hear you clearly! State your name at the beginning of each track.ģ. Take a few minutes to check for a good balance between you and the recorded track. Submit your transcription recording of yourself playing along with the track. We encourage people to learn by ear and not write out anything.Ģ. Choose your songs and begin transcribing.

Pianists are encouraged to learn left and right hands, not just the right.ġ.

Drummers are encouraged to “lock in with the grooves” on the recordings.

Bass players are encouraged to memorize solos, but it is permissible to write out bass lines.

We’ll get back to you if your choice is acceptable for this project.

If you have a favorite solo that’s not on the list and you’d like to submit that instead, please email Gwen Franz at and propose what you’d like to do.

Note: Exceptions to the amount to be transcribed will be explained following the song title. Semi-Pro: Transcribe the melody and the entire solo. With that in mind, our three audition levels-Beginner/Intermediate, Advanced, and Semi-Pro-Have different requirements for this transcription project.īeginner/Intermediate: Transcribe the melodyĪdvanced: Transcribe the melody plus one chorus of the solo We want to make sure everyone has a chance to be successful at this. We just wanted to let you know now so you could dive in and get started. This registration form will include a section at the end for submitting your transcriptions.

If you do transcribe 8 songs, your name will automatically be added to a lottery that will allow those chosen to receive a full scholarship! Yes-you could end up joining us and not pay a penny in tuition! That’s a guaranteed $325 for doing one of the most valuable things a musician can do, internalize great solos! Transcribe 5 pieces from the list below and you will receive a $200 tuition scholarship. I am excited to tell you that registration for Centrum’s 2024 Jazz Port Townsend is now open and I hope you’ll be able to join in on our fun! I’m also thrilled about a chance for you to make some money in the process of preparing to come to our amazing week.Ĭentrum is allowing me to offer participants a chance to be rewarded for transcribing some jazz! Here’s how it works:

Bill evans autumn in new york transcription