- Grant Green (via last.fm)
Here is Grant’s Transcribed Solo
Grant Green is one of my biggest influences. I first heard about him from my guitar teacher in college, who didn’t care for him too much. I then was a casual listener until I became friends with Corey Christiansen. Corey is the closest to a GG scholar that I have ever met. He has literally written the book on Grant’s playing style.
This solo on “Cool Blues” was one I transcribed in college for a blues improvisation class. It is a great example of Grant’s style in a medium blues setting. I am a firm believer that nobody could touch Grant when it came to playing over a blues.
I also isolated some of Grant’s key phrases and wrote those out below
Finally, one of my favorite (and only) videos of Grant. Here is his playing with Kenny Burrell and Barney Kessell. I love both Kenny and Barney’s playing, but on this tune neither one can touch Grant.
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Great post Jason. I’m gonna give the transcription a try…:) And coincidentally, I was listening to this tune early today. I had GG’s “Born To Be Blue” album playing and was marveling at his sinewy lines and phrasing. I’ve watched the video you posted many times since I bought the DVD and I agree that GG shows a little more clout than the others…but Kenny gets a few nice runs in, especially during the trading 4′s section. Thanks again for a great blog and take care.
Lyle
I love Grant Green’s playing. So much different from the typical guitarist. Windjammer…now there’s a solo.
Thanks for the transcription!
Grant Green’s touch is so pure… And what a line-up in this video… wow!!
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