![]() This is the 1st time that we are presenting a transcription drawn from one of Steve Khan's improvised performances within his 1996 book, "CONTEMPORARY CHORD KHANCEPTS"(Alfred Music). Hoping that everyone enjoys this redux of a great old song. Steve's analysis, as always, provides insights into exactly what took place. On a song like this, obviously the vocal performance is really everything, but as Mark Kibble insisted that they be co-artists, Steve had to do a little more than just be an accompanist/arranger, and so, the full performance stands as is. Finally, after a breathtaking vocal breakdown section, Steve solos throughout the entire Outro or Rideout. Then, after a seamless modulation, the 2nd solo also appears between the repeat of verses 1 and 2. As the song had only 2 verses, the 1st solo appears between the two verses. While crafting his arrangement of this 1974 song by Shuggie Otis, there needed to be some spaces created for Steve's guitar playing and, as it turned out, those spots made themselves apparent. ![]() It has been nearly 7 months since we presented anything here at KORNER 1, but now, the recent release of very special one song project, "Island Letter" recorded with the incredible vocalist Mark Kibble (Take 6), we are offering Steve Khan's solos from that recorded performance. Solo Transcription, and analysis, Steve Khan. H A P P Y H O L I D A Y and, of course, H A P P Y N E W Y E A R 2023!!! Many of you will recall that Mike Brecker recorded two of Jim's tunes on his own albums "DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME" and "NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU DON'T." I hope that everyone enjoys this presentation, and on that note, here's wishing everyone a very First I transcribed Jim's little improvisation over the 16-bar Intro but, as I listened to the entire piece, I was just mesmerized by what Mike had played and decided to attempt to transcribe it. Transcription, Lead Sheet and analysis, Steve Khan.Īfter another significant absence from KHAN'S KORNER 1, I was inspired to transcribe and now share Michael Brecker's tremendous solo over Jim Beard's wonderful composition "Baker's Annex" which appeared on Jim's first album as a leader from 1991, " SONG OF THE SUN"(CTI), an album that I consider to be a classic! Jim's challenging set of chord changes, 2 per bar, span 2 16-bar choruses and eventually conclude over a brief 4-bar reprise of the wonderful Intro. ![]() This solo transcription becomes an homage to Mike's incredible body of recorded work. Bass) Steve Hass(Drums) and Don Alias(Drums). Hal's great tune features performances from: Randy Brecker(Trumpet) Bob Mann(Guitar) Victor Gaskin(El. The analysis features lots of links so that fans can purchase the songs and albums mentioned or pictured. Mike's solo is, as always, his uniquely personal blending of stylistic influences, Jazz, Rock, R&B, Soul, and Blues, from the most early days of his development. Here Hal plays Fender Rhodes for the entire album. We now present a 2nd Michael Brecker solo, this time on tenor sax, from pianist/composer Hal Galper's monumental 1971 album, THE GUERILLA BAND(Mainstream). I really hope that this helps! And now, as well, I can offer some personal advice on the art of TRANSCRIBING! I have, in general, responded to everyone who has ever written me about this, but, it now seems like the perfect time to have a page at the site to which one can always refer, and then, hopefully, get the best possible results. Over the years, I have received many, many e-mails asking me about just how one can get the best possible print-out of the transcriptions or the lead sheets. The sound clips will be in mp3 formats for the best quality sound at the smallest file size. You can find solos by players such as Herbie Hancock, Wes Montgomery, Michael Brecker, Jim Hall, Kenny Burrell, Freddie Hubbard, Randy Brecker Stanley Turrentine, George Coleman, Pat Martino, Clare Fischer, Chick Corea, John Scofield, Grant Green, Steve Grossman, Gabor Szabo, Bob Mann George Benson, Paul Desmond, Robben Ford, and Miles Davis in addition to some of Steve's solos. ![]() KHAN'S KORNER 1 is now the page on the site which will be dedicated to transcriptions, with the corresponding sound clips, along with an analysis provided by Steve. Khan's Korner 1 - Transcriptions by Steve Khan ![]()
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