johnkmilesJun 281 minThe LoopPractising Eric Alexander’s ‘the loop’, designed to encapsulate various aspects of bebop language. You’re meant to play it three times...
johnkmilesJun 171 minIn with the new.Been a bit quiet on the practice front this week. My daughter had Covid then I spent the week trying a new mouthpiece. I chose a Ted Klum...
johnkmilesMay 301 minCouldn't listen backSpent the final session today trying to apply approach notes to "All the Things," I made a recording, but want to push on a bit before I...
johnkmilesMay 301 minChad's approachSpent sessions 1&2 on Chad LB's approach notes exercises and etudes
johnkmilesMay 261 minBack to the metalBeen practising rhythm changes on an Ebonite Link all day, so decided to have a quick blast on my Metal Link to end the day differently.
johnkmilesMay 261 minGonz Phrase and Rhythm ChangesSession 2 - Looking at a two five concept taken from the opening of Jerry Bergonzi’s solo on ‘On the Brink’ (Confirmation).
johnkmilesMay 261 minRepetitionSession 1 - taking Monday's Chad LB lick through the keys again, then trying to integrate into chord progressions. Planning to do the...
johnkmilesMay 251 minSoundOnly had time for 45m today. Focussing on sound. Also confirming that I want to keep this new 'vintage 8* Link Ebonite mouthpiece, kindly...
johnkmilesMay 241 minDelayed resolutionsSession 3/3 - Delayed resolutions Today I've been looking at symmetry & Hank Mobley and thinking about delayed resolutions. Enjoying the...
johnkmilesMay 241 minHank!Session 2/3 (Day 2) Took down the first chorus of this classic Hank Mobley solo on Miles Davis' "Phrancing." The man's a bebop poet!
johnkmilesMay 241 minPicking up the horn!Session 1/3 Woke up feeling indifferent, but that's the way it goes sometimes - you just have to put the horn in your mouth and blow!...
johnkmilesMay 231 minMinor BluesDay 1, Session 3 - concept. Looking at triad pairs, bi-tonality. Also thinking about sound with this new (to me) ebonite Link.
johnkmilesMay 231 minApproach notesLooking at some approach notes on a major II V I. Swapped mouthpieces - trying out a 'Vintage' ebonite Link.
johnkmilesMay 231 minKiller LineSession 1(of 3) 23.5.22 Started transcribing Mr MB's solo on Act Natural. Took me 45m to suss the first line, but worth it. Such a genius...
johnkmilesMay 221 minOn the menu for tomorrowFirst thing on the menu; transcribing this little gem at 1.38
johnkmilesMay 221 minBack into the woodshedSo after many years of maintenance practice I thought I'd have a go at pushing things on. The plan is to put aside three hours a day,...