How To REALLY Learn Jazz Improv | Milt Jackson's "Dorothy" | Transcription & Vibraphone Lesson

The best way to learn jazz improvisation is through transcribing the masters! Milt Jackson was definitely one of the best.

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0:00 Intro
1:10 Listen to the original!
1:56 I play it slowly
2:35 Complete Analysis
13:55 Creative Practice Techniques


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Milt Jackson began his recording career in 1945, cutting his first solos behind Dinah Washington. Shortly thereafter, he began playing with Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. It was during this time that he also played with trumpeter Howard McGhee's band, recording this track "Dorothy" with them in 1947.

In those days, recording time was limited, and therefore you didn't hear the long form improvised solos that we associate with a typical jazz performance. Those things happened for sure, just not on recordings. In this particular tune, "Dorothy" (written by McGhee), Milt only has 16 measures to solo on the second half of the rhythm changes form.

His solo starts on the bridge, and weaves brilliantly through the changes, showing some of his already complete mastery of bebop and the intricacies of harmony.

I transcribed the solo and practiced it for about a month before making this video - and I wanted to share with you what I've learned about how Milt constructs his lines, and also about what I think the most effective way to practice transcribed solos is.

People always ask me, "how can I incorporate what I've transcribed into my own playing". I answer that question in the video to the best of my ability.

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