Transcriptions by Steve Khan

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. You can find solos by players such as Herbie Hancock, Wes Montgomery, Michael Brecker, Jim Hall, Kenny Burrell, Freddie Hubbard, George Coleman, Pat Martino, Clare Fischer, Grant Green, Gabor Szabo, George Benson, Paul Desmond, and Miles Davis in addition to some of Steve's solos. The sound clips will be in mp3 formats for the best quality sound at the smallest file size. Enjoy them with our best wishes!!
50. "East of the Sun" The title track offers another very melodic Jim Hall solo from Paul Desmond's 1959 recording, EAST OF THE SUN(Discovery). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: eastofthesun.mp3 (1.3MB) \| eastofthesun.rm (1.3MB)
49. "Con Alma" The single-note portion of Wes Montgomery's solo from his 1965 recording, BUMPIN'(Verve) offers another view of the very melodic nature of his lines. This was his first recording for this label with strings, beautifully arranged by Don Sebesky. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: conalma.mp3 (1MB) \| conalma.rm (738k)
48. "I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You" Jim Hall's classic melody statement from his 1964 recording with Art Farmer, LIVE AT THE HALF-NOTE(Atlantic) offers a most wonderful view of warmth and simplicity as your best road to interpreting a standard in the most beautiful way. And so, as 2008 arrives, here's wishing everyone who visits these pages a very: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: sentimental.mp3 (1.2MB) \| sentimental.rm (1.2MB)
47. "A Little Quiet" An obscure Pat Martino solo over alto saxophonist John Handy's 16-bar bossa nova, which appears on his 1967 live recording at the Village Gate, NEW VIEW!(Columbia). This wonderful solo bears the heavy influence of Wes Montgomery. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: alittlequiet.mp3 (2.6MB) \| alittlequiet.rm (1.3MB)
46. "Dolphin Dance" How great to have a Freddie Hubbard solo represented here! Drawn from Herbie Hancock's timeless recording, MAIDEN VOYAGE(Blue Note), from May of '65, Freddie's sound and phrasing are enough to captivate any listener or student of Jazz. Lead Sheet and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: dolphind.mp3 (1.7MB) \| dolphind.rm (1.7 MB)
45. "Born to be Blue" Wes Montgomery's interpretation of this beautiful standard exemplifies just how loose one can be when presenting a melody. Appearing on his MOVIN' WES(Verve) recording, from late '64, this was the 2nd time he had recorded the song. We also present his breathtaking octave cadenza. Lead Sheet and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 clips: Melody Statement (2MB) \| Cadenza (460k) RealMedia clips: Melody Statement (1.6MB) \| Cadenza (354k)
44. "Call" An early, but very fiery and playful Michael Brecker soprano sax solo taken from the 1971 recording with pianist Hal Galper, THE GUERILLA BAND(Mainstream). The recording is about to be released on CD for the very first time this coming June, '07. Mike would kill me if he knew that I had represented his soprano sax playing! Read the analysis and find out why! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: call.mp3 (1.1MB) \| call.rm (767k)
43. "I've Got You Under My Skin" Another very melodic Jim Hall solo taken from his 1966 recording with the great pianist Bill Evans, INTERMODULATION(Verve). A recording of truly great beauty, character and dignity. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: undermyskin.mp3 (1.2MB) \| undermyskin.rm (973k)
42. "Sandu" A very characteristic Pat Martino solo over Clifford Brown's blues in 'F' is taken from his 1967 recording with organist Don Patterson, FOUR DIMENSIONS(Prestige). The recording is now available as: LEGENDS OF ACID JAZZ: Just Friends(Prestige). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: sandu.mp3 (1.5MB) \| sandu.rm (1.1MB)
41. "Stompin' at the Savoy" A very wonderful Kenny Burrell solo over this famous standard from his 1967 recording, A GENERATION AGO TODAY(Verve) which served as a tribute to Charlie Christian and Benny Goodman, and the music with which they are most associated. HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: savoy.mp3 (1.7MB) \| savoy.rm (1.1MB)
40. "Twisted Blues" For this year's X-MAS gift, we humbly offer another special edition of two Wes Montgomery solos over one of his own compositions. The first solo appeared on the '61 recording, SO MUCH GUITAR(Riverside), while the 2nd solo, is a performance from '65, appearing on the CD, GOIN' OUT OF MY HEAD(Verve). It is, yet again, a wonderful opportunity to "compare and contrast" the work of this great master. Riverside solo transcription, Verve solo transcription, and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 files: Riverside Version (2.7MB) \| Verve Version (1.5MB) RealMedia clips:Riverside Version (2MB) \| Verve Version (1.1MB)
39. "Naima" A wonderfully soulful and very musical, but all too short Robben Ford solo over just two [A] sections of John Coltrane's signature ballad. The solo appears on the 2004 recording by the group Shapes, THE BIG PICTURE(Burnin' Down the House). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: naimafo.mp3 (1.2MB) \| naimafo.rm (973k)
38. "Pinocchio" A fantastic Herbie Hancock solo over Wayne Shorter's enigmatic composition, and taken from the 1967 Miles Davis recording, NEFERTITI(Columbia). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: pinocchio.mp3 (1.2MB) \| pinocchio.rm (928k)
37. "So What" A truly classic Miles Davis solo from his 1959 recording, KIND OF BLUE(Columbia). Considered by many as the greatest Jazz recording ever, we offer a look into Miles' brilliantly minimalist approach to modal playing. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: sowhat.mp3 (2.1MB) \| sowhat.rm (1.6MB)
36. "Out of Nowhere" A previously unreleased track, gives us another wonderful Jim Hall solo. It now appears on the Paul Desmond compilation, COOL IMAGINATION(Bluebird). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: nowhere.mp3 (1.8MB) \| nowhere.rm (1.2MB)
35. "Gone with the Wind" Normally, this great standard is approached as something resembling a ballad, but Wes Montgomery recorded it at a bouncy medium tempo. We are offering the one chorus, single-line portion of the solo which appeared on his recording, THE INCREDIBLE JAZZ GUITAR(Riverside). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: gwtwind.mp3 (1.1MB) \| gwtwind.rm (708k)
34. "Emily" Again we visit the work of the melodic master, Paul Desmond for his solo over this gorgeous ballad, played in 3/4, and appearing on his recording, SUMMERTIME(A&M). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: emily.mp3 (1.8MB) \| emily.rm (1.2MB)
33. "Alone Together" Another Jim Hall solo gem, over this well-known and oft-played standard. Also from Paul Desmond's TAKE TEN(RCA). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: alonetogether.mp3 (1.2 MB) \| alonetogether.rm (605k)
32. "Oran" This Michael Brecker solo, over Chick Corea's fantastic original, is the 5th and final one in our series, which all appeared on Don Grolnick's great Latin-Jazz CD, "MEDIANOCHE"(Warner Bros.). Another one-chorus solo packed with inventive ideas! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: oran.mp3 (1.2 MB) \| oran.rm (620k)
31. "Scarborough Fair/Canticle " A 2nd Herbie Hancock solo from Paul Desmond's '69 recording, BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER(A&M), and what could be more appropriate than soloing over a Don Sebesky arrangement in 5/4? Another in depth look at this most special musician and artist, Herbie Hancock!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: scarbor.mp3 (1.6 MB) \| scarbor.rm (841k)
30. "Gaviota" A 2nd Clare Fischer solo over the title track from Poncho Sanchez' 1980 recording, GAVIOTA(Discovery). This time, it's a tremolo-drenched Fender Rhodes exploration of gorgeous and sensual harmonic colors!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: gaviota.mp3 (2.3 MB) \| gaviota.rm (1.1 MB)
29. "St. Thomas" For this year's X-MAS gift, we humbly offer Pat Martino's solo which appeared on the Eric Kloss recording, LIFE FORCE(Prestige), where the guitar is the only chordal instrument. Very much in the Wes Montgomery vein, Pat's solo features his octave and chordal work. A must for the Jazz purists out there! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: stthomas.mp3 (877k) \| stthomas.rm (604k)
28. "Cape Verdean Blues" A Michael Brecker solo, over this Horace Silver classic, is the 4th in our series which appears on Don Grolnick's great Latin-Jazz CD, MEDIANOCHE(Warner Bros.). A one-chorus solo offering Mike's typically creative passages between im7 and V7(alt.)! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: cape.mp3 (1.4 MB) \| cape.rm (383k)
27. "Some Punk Funk" This Michael Brecker harmonizer-enhanced tenor sax solo from TIGHTROPE(Columbia) is a remarkable source for just what is possible when playing over a one-chord vamp, if one has a great imagination, a sense of humor, and lots of soul. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 clips: Solo (1.4MB) \| Lead Sheet (2.1MB) RealMedia clip: Solo (723k) \| Lead sheet (1.1MB)
26. "That Old Feeling" This Jim Hall solo from Paul Desmond's '63 recording, EASY LIVING(RCA) gives Steve "that old feeling" as he sings the praises of one of his earliest heroes. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: feeling.mp3 (2.5MB) RealMedia clip: feeling.rm (1.2MB)
25. "The 59th St. Bridge Song" An incredible Herbie Hancock Fender Rhodes solo from Paul Desmond's beautiful 1969 recording, BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER(A&M) which featured the compositions of Paul Simon. A simple vamp leads to 32-bars of linear and harmonic explorations. Don't miss this one!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: 59th.mp3 (1.6MB) RealMedia clip: 59th.rm (841k)
24. "If Ever I Should Leave You" This Michael Brecker solo, over the Lerner & Loewe standard from "CAMELOT" is the 3rd in our series which appear on Don Grolnick's CD, MEDIANOCHE(Warner Bros.). The one-chorus solo is jam-packed with linear gems to thrill everyone! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: ifever.mp3 (1.3MB) RealMedia clip: ifever.rm (178k)
23. "Unit 7" A Wes Montgomery solo over the Sam Jones classic, "Unit 7" from his great '65 live recording, SMOKIN' AT THE HALF NOTE(Verve). HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: unit7.mp3 (1MB) \| RealAudio: unit7.rm (550k)
22. "Rojo y Negro" For your X-MAS gift, we humbly offer the 2nd in a series of Michael Brecker solos from Don Grolnick's fantastic Latin-jazz recording, MEDIANOCHE(Warner Bros.). Don's composition, "Rojo y Negro" offers subtle harmonic challenges over its 14-bar form. Michael's two choruses offer moments of romantic, laid-back lyricism, bluesy nuances, as well as some jagged and abstract phrasing. Wishing you all the joys of the season!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: rojoynegro.mp3 (627k) \| RealAudio: rojoynegro.rm (166k)
21. "Bock to Bock" A most special edition of two Wes Montgomery solos over brother Buddy Montgomery's composition, "Bock to Bock." The first solo appeared on the '57 recording, FINGERPICKIN'(Pacific Jazz), while the 2nd solo, which is an alternate take performance from '61, appears on the CD, THE ALTERNATIVE WES MONTGOMERY(Riverside). Being able to hear and view the similarities, and the differences in Wes' approach to the same harmonic challenges within a 4 year period should be instructive for everyone. Pacific Jazz solo transcription, Lead Sheet, Riverside solo transcription, and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 files: Pacific Jazz Version (2.1MB) \| Riverside Version (2.8MB) RealMedia clips:Pacific Jazz Version (555k) \| Riverside Version (727k)
20. "Mambo Inn" We feature Grant Green's vibrant solo over Machito's Latin-jazz standard, "Mambo Inn," which first appeared on his '62 recording, THE LATIN BIT(Blue Note). This often underrated giant of jazz guitar is always listed amongst Steve's personal favorites, and a most important influence as well. This solo should be clear evidence as to why! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: mambo.mp3 (2MB) RealMedia clip: mambo.rm (1.3MB)
19. "Once Again" This Clare Fischer Fender Rhodes solo from Poncho Sanchez' GAVIOTA(Discovery) offers us a view of how to paint gorgeous colors with harmony and lines. Happy New Year 2003!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: fischer.mp3 (2MB) RealMedia clip: fischer.rm (1.8MB)
18. "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" This Pat Martino solo from organist Don Patterson's HOLIDAY SOUL(Prestige) was never released on CD as far as we know, so consider this a real treat, not to mention Steve has analysed this solo for us. Merry Christmas! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: santa.mp3 (1.3MB) RealMedia clip: santa.rm (1.2MB)
17. "Star Chamber" A Steve Khan steel-string acoustic guitar solo over his own Herbie Hancock influenced tune from TIGHTROPE(Columbia) and it also offers a rare chance to hear David Sanborn playing soprano sax. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 clips: Solo (2MB) \| Lead Sheet (2MB) RealMedia clips: Solo (1.5MB) \| Lead sheet (1.5MB)
16. "Desmond Blue" Jim Hall solo, over the tune by Paul Desmond. From Desmond's CD DESMOND BLUE(RCA). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: dblue.mp3 (853k) \| RealAudio: dblue.rm (693k)
15. "Snowfall" Wes Montgomery solo, over the tune by Claude Thornhill. From Montgomery's GROOVE BROTHERS(Milestone). Melody statement, Solo transcription, and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: snowfall.mp3 (1.5MB) \| RealAudio: snowfall.rm (1.2MB)
14. "Embarcadero" Jim Hall solo, over the tune by Paul Desmond. From Desmond's TAKE TEN(RCA). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: hall.mp3 (1.4MB) \| RealAudio: hall.rm (1.2MB)
13. "Maiden Voyage" George Coleman solo over the classic Herbie Hancock tune, from MAIDEN VOYAGE(Blue Note). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: coleman.mp3 (1MB) \| RealAudio: coleman.rm (847k)
12. "Sierra Madre" A great Steve Khan guitar solo from Dave Valentin's CD SUNSHOWER(Concord Vista). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: sierramadre.mp3 (916k) \| RealAudio: sierramadre.rm (755k)
11. "Chief" Michael Brecker EWI solo over the song by Mike Stern, from JIGSAW(Atlantic). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: chief.mp3 (1.4MB) \| RealAudio: chief.rm (1.2MB)
10. "13"(Death March) Wes Montgomery solo over the song by Gary McFarland, from JIMMY & WES - THE DYNAMIC DUO(Verve). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: 13.mp3 (1.3MB)
9. "Spellbinder" Gabor Szabo solo on his original tune, the title track of Szabo's classic 1966 recording, SPELLBINDER(Impulse). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: szabo.mp3 (1.5MB)
8. "Bossa Rocka" George Benson solo over one of his original tunes, from the GE0RGE BENSON COOKBOOK(Columbia). Melody statement, Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: benson.mp3 (1.8MB)
7. "Once I Loved" Pat Martino solo over the song by Jobim-Gilbert-de Moraes from EL HOMBRE(Prestige). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: once.mp3 (2.1MB)
6. "Poor Butterfly" Jim Hall solo over the Hubbell-Golden song from GLAD TO BE UNHAPPY(RCA/BMG). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: poorb.mp3 (2.4MB)
5. "Rainsville" Michael Brecker solo over the song by Don Grolnick from MEDIANOCHE(Warner Bros.). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: rainsville.mp3 (1.5MB)
4. "Where is Love?" Paul Desmond solo over the song by Lionel Bart from SUMMERTIME(A&M). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: desmond.mp3 (2.1MB)
3. "Sam Sack" Wes Montgomery solo over the song by Milt Jackson from BAGS MEETS WES(Riverside). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: samsack.mp3 (935k) \| Wav file: samsack.wav (752k)
2. "Samba With Some Barbeque" Herbie Hancock solo over the song by Louis Armstrong from SUMMERTIME(A&M). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: samba.mp3 (1.3MB) \| Wav file: samba3.wav (1.8MB)
1. "Clafouti" Steve Khan acoustic guitar solo over the Khan/Mounsey song from YOU ARE HERE(SIAM). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. See also: The Khan/Mounsey Saga. MP3 file: clafouti.mp3 (1.5MB) \| RealAudio file: clafouti.rm (519k)
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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. You can find solos by players such as Herbie Hancock, Wes Montgomery, Michael Brecker, Jim Hall, Kenny Burrell, Freddie Hubbard, George Coleman, Pat Martino, Clare Fischer, Grant Green, Gabor Szabo, George Benson, Paul Desmond, and Miles Davis in addition to some of Steve's solos. The sound clips will be in mp3 formats for the best quality sound at the smallest file size. Enjoy them with our best wishes!!
50. "East of the Sun" The title track offers another very melodic Jim Hall solo from Paul Desmond's 1959 recording, EAST OF THE SUN(Discovery). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: eastofthesun.mp3 (1.3MB) \| eastofthesun.rm (1.3MB)
49. "Con Alma" The single-note portion of Wes Montgomery's solo from his 1965 recording, BUMPIN'(Verve) offers another view of the very melodic nature of his lines. This was his first recording for this label with strings, beautifully arranged by Don Sebesky. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: conalma.mp3 (1MB) \| conalma.rm (738k)
48. "I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You" Jim Hall's classic melody statement from his 1964 recording with Art Farmer, LIVE AT THE HALF-NOTE(Atlantic) offers a most wonderful view of warmth and simplicity as your best road to interpreting a standard in the most beautiful way. And so, as 2008 arrives, here's wishing everyone who visits these pages a very: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: sentimental.mp3 (1.2MB) \| sentimental.rm (1.2MB)
47. "A Little Quiet" An obscure Pat Martino solo over alto saxophonist John Handy's 16-bar bossa nova, which appears on his 1967 live recording at the Village Gate, NEW VIEW!(Columbia). This wonderful solo bears the heavy influence of Wes Montgomery. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: alittlequiet.mp3 (2.6MB) \| alittlequiet.rm (1.3MB)
46. "Dolphin Dance" How great to have a Freddie Hubbard solo represented here! Drawn from Herbie Hancock's timeless recording, MAIDEN VOYAGE(Blue Note), from May of '65, Freddie's sound and phrasing are enough to captivate any listener or student of Jazz. Lead Sheet and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: dolphind.mp3 (1.7MB) \| dolphind.rm (1.7 MB)
45. "Born to be Blue" Wes Montgomery's interpretation of this beautiful standard exemplifies just how loose one can be when presenting a melody. Appearing on his MOVIN' WES(Verve) recording, from late '64, this was the 2nd time he had recorded the song. We also present his breathtaking octave cadenza. Lead Sheet and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 clips: Melody Statement (2MB) \| Cadenza (460k) RealMedia clips: Melody Statement (1.6MB) \| Cadenza (354k)
44. "Call" An early, but very fiery and playful Michael Brecker soprano sax solo taken from the 1971 recording with pianist Hal Galper, THE GUERILLA BAND(Mainstream). The recording is about to be released on CD for the very first time this coming June, '07. Mike would kill me if he knew that I had represented his soprano sax playing! Read the analysis and find out why! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: call.mp3 (1.1MB) \| call.rm (767k)
43. "I've Got You Under My Skin" Another very melodic Jim Hall solo taken from his 1966 recording with the great pianist Bill Evans, INTERMODULATION(Verve). A recording of truly great beauty, character and dignity. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: undermyskin.mp3 (1.2MB) \| undermyskin.rm (973k)
42. "Sandu" A very characteristic Pat Martino solo over Clifford Brown's blues in 'F' is taken from his 1967 recording with organist Don Patterson, FOUR DIMENSIONS(Prestige). The recording is now available as: LEGENDS OF ACID JAZZ: Just Friends(Prestige). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: sandu.mp3 (1.5MB) \| sandu.rm (1.1MB)
41. "Stompin' at the Savoy" A very wonderful Kenny Burrell solo over this famous standard from his 1967 recording, A GENERATION AGO TODAY(Verve) which served as a tribute to Charlie Christian and Benny Goodman, and the music with which they are most associated. HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: savoy.mp3 (1.7MB) \| savoy.rm (1.1MB)
40. "Twisted Blues" For this year's X-MAS gift, we humbly offer another special edition of two Wes Montgomery solos over one of his own compositions. The first solo appeared on the '61 recording, SO MUCH GUITAR(Riverside), while the 2nd solo, is a performance from '65, appearing on the CD, GOIN' OUT OF MY HEAD(Verve). It is, yet again, a wonderful opportunity to "compare and contrast" the work of this great master. Riverside solo transcription, Verve solo transcription, and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 files: Riverside Version (2.7MB) \| Verve Version (1.5MB) RealMedia clips:Riverside Version (2MB) \| Verve Version (1.1MB)
39. "Naima" A wonderfully soulful and very musical, but all too short Robben Ford solo over just two [A] sections of John Coltrane's signature ballad. The solo appears on the 2004 recording by the group Shapes, THE BIG PICTURE(Burnin' Down the House). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: naimafo.mp3 (1.2MB) \| naimafo.rm (973k)
38. "Pinocchio" A fantastic Herbie Hancock solo over Wayne Shorter's enigmatic composition, and taken from the 1967 Miles Davis recording, NEFERTITI(Columbia). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: pinocchio.mp3 (1.2MB) \| pinocchio.rm (928k)
37. "So What" A truly classic Miles Davis solo from his 1959 recording, KIND OF BLUE(Columbia). Considered by many as the greatest Jazz recording ever, we offer a look into Miles' brilliantly minimalist approach to modal playing. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: sowhat.mp3 (2.1MB) \| sowhat.rm (1.6MB)
36. "Out of Nowhere" A previously unreleased track, gives us another wonderful Jim Hall solo. It now appears on the Paul Desmond compilation, COOL IMAGINATION(Bluebird). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: nowhere.mp3 (1.8MB) \| nowhere.rm (1.2MB)
35. "Gone with the Wind" Normally, this great standard is approached as something resembling a ballad, but Wes Montgomery recorded it at a bouncy medium tempo. We are offering the one chorus, single-line portion of the solo which appeared on his recording, THE INCREDIBLE JAZZ GUITAR(Riverside). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: gwtwind.mp3 (1.1MB) \| gwtwind.rm (708k)
34. "Emily" Again we visit the work of the melodic master, Paul Desmond for his solo over this gorgeous ballad, played in 3/4, and appearing on his recording, SUMMERTIME(A&M). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: emily.mp3 (1.8MB) \| emily.rm (1.2MB)
33. "Alone Together" Another Jim Hall solo gem, over this well-known and oft-played standard. Also from Paul Desmond's TAKE TEN(RCA). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: alonetogether.mp3 (1.2 MB) \| alonetogether.rm (605k)
32. "Oran" This Michael Brecker solo, over Chick Corea's fantastic original, is the 5th and final one in our series, which all appeared on Don Grolnick's great Latin-Jazz CD, "MEDIANOCHE"(Warner Bros.). Another one-chorus solo packed with inventive ideas! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: oran.mp3 (1.2 MB) \| oran.rm (620k)
31. "Scarborough Fair/Canticle " A 2nd Herbie Hancock solo from Paul Desmond's '69 recording, BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER(A&M), and what could be more appropriate than soloing over a Don Sebesky arrangement in 5/4? Another in depth look at this most special musician and artist, Herbie Hancock!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: scarbor.mp3 (1.6 MB) \| scarbor.rm (841k)
30. "Gaviota" A 2nd Clare Fischer solo over the title track from Poncho Sanchez' 1980 recording, GAVIOTA(Discovery). This time, it's a tremolo-drenched Fender Rhodes exploration of gorgeous and sensual harmonic colors!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: gaviota.mp3 (2.3 MB) \| gaviota.rm (1.1 MB)
29. "St. Thomas" For this year's X-MAS gift, we humbly offer Pat Martino's solo which appeared on the Eric Kloss recording, LIFE FORCE(Prestige), where the guitar is the only chordal instrument. Very much in the Wes Montgomery vein, Pat's solo features his octave and chordal work. A must for the Jazz purists out there! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: stthomas.mp3 (877k) \| stthomas.rm (604k)
28. "Cape Verdean Blues" A Michael Brecker solo, over this Horace Silver classic, is the 4th in our series which appears on Don Grolnick's great Latin-Jazz CD, MEDIANOCHE(Warner Bros.). A one-chorus solo offering Mike's typically creative passages between im7 and V7(alt.)! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: cape.mp3 (1.4 MB) \| cape.rm (383k)
27. "Some Punk Funk" This Michael Brecker harmonizer-enhanced tenor sax solo from TIGHTROPE(Columbia) is a remarkable source for just what is possible when playing over a one-chord vamp, if one has a great imagination, a sense of humor, and lots of soul. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 clips: Solo (1.4MB) \| Lead Sheet (2.1MB) RealMedia clip: Solo (723k) \| Lead sheet (1.1MB)
26. "That Old Feeling" This Jim Hall solo from Paul Desmond's '63 recording, EASY LIVING(RCA) gives Steve "that old feeling" as he sings the praises of one of his earliest heroes. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: feeling.mp3 (2.5MB) RealMedia clip: feeling.rm (1.2MB)
25. "The 59th St. Bridge Song" An incredible Herbie Hancock Fender Rhodes solo from Paul Desmond's beautiful 1969 recording, BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER(A&M) which featured the compositions of Paul Simon. A simple vamp leads to 32-bars of linear and harmonic explorations. Don't miss this one!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: 59th.mp3 (1.6MB) RealMedia clip: 59th.rm (841k)
24. "If Ever I Should Leave You" This Michael Brecker solo, over the Lerner & Loewe standard from "CAMELOT" is the 3rd in our series which appear on Don Grolnick's CD, MEDIANOCHE(Warner Bros.). The one-chorus solo is jam-packed with linear gems to thrill everyone! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: ifever.mp3 (1.3MB) RealMedia clip: ifever.rm (178k)
23. "Unit 7" A Wes Montgomery solo over the Sam Jones classic, "Unit 7" from his great '65 live recording, SMOKIN' AT THE HALF NOTE(Verve). HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: unit7.mp3 (1MB) \| RealAudio: unit7.rm (550k)
22. "Rojo y Negro" For your X-MAS gift, we humbly offer the 2nd in a series of Michael Brecker solos from Don Grolnick's fantastic Latin-jazz recording, MEDIANOCHE(Warner Bros.). Don's composition, "Rojo y Negro" offers subtle harmonic challenges over its 14-bar form. Michael's two choruses offer moments of romantic, laid-back lyricism, bluesy nuances, as well as some jagged and abstract phrasing. Wishing you all the joys of the season!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: rojoynegro.mp3 (627k) \| RealAudio: rojoynegro.rm (166k)
21. "Bock to Bock" A most special edition of two Wes Montgomery solos over brother Buddy Montgomery's composition, "Bock to Bock." The first solo appeared on the '57 recording, FINGERPICKIN'(Pacific Jazz), while the 2nd solo, which is an alternate take performance from '61, appears on the CD, THE ALTERNATIVE WES MONTGOMERY(Riverside). Being able to hear and view the similarities, and the differences in Wes' approach to the same harmonic challenges within a 4 year period should be instructive for everyone. Pacific Jazz solo transcription, Lead Sheet, Riverside solo transcription, and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 files: Pacific Jazz Version (2.1MB) \| Riverside Version (2.8MB) RealMedia clips:Pacific Jazz Version (555k) \| Riverside Version (727k)
20. "Mambo Inn" We feature Grant Green's vibrant solo over Machito's Latin-jazz standard, "Mambo Inn," which first appeared on his '62 recording, THE LATIN BIT(Blue Note). This often underrated giant of jazz guitar is always listed amongst Steve's personal favorites, and a most important influence as well. This solo should be clear evidence as to why! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: mambo.mp3 (2MB) RealMedia clip: mambo.rm (1.3MB)
19. "Once Again" This Clare Fischer Fender Rhodes solo from Poncho Sanchez' GAVIOTA(Discovery) offers us a view of how to paint gorgeous colors with harmony and lines. Happy New Year 2003!!! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: fischer.mp3 (2MB) RealMedia clip: fischer.rm (1.8MB)
18. "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" This Pat Martino solo from organist Don Patterson's HOLIDAY SOUL(Prestige) was never released on CD as far as we know, so consider this a real treat, not to mention Steve has analysed this solo for us. Merry Christmas! Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: santa.mp3 (1.3MB) RealMedia clip: santa.rm (1.2MB)
17. "Star Chamber" A Steve Khan steel-string acoustic guitar solo over his own Herbie Hancock influenced tune from TIGHTROPE(Columbia) and it also offers a rare chance to hear David Sanborn playing soprano sax. Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 clips: Solo (2MB) \| Lead Sheet (2MB) RealMedia clips: Solo (1.5MB) \| Lead sheet (1.5MB)
16. "Desmond Blue" Jim Hall solo, over the tune by Paul Desmond. From Desmond's CD DESMOND BLUE(RCA). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: dblue.mp3 (853k) \| RealAudio: dblue.rm (693k)
15. "Snowfall" Wes Montgomery solo, over the tune by Claude Thornhill. From Montgomery's GROOVE BROTHERS(Milestone). Melody statement, Solo transcription, and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: snowfall.mp3 (1.5MB) \| RealAudio: snowfall.rm (1.2MB)
14. "Embarcadero" Jim Hall solo, over the tune by Paul Desmond. From Desmond's TAKE TEN(RCA). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: hall.mp3 (1.4MB) \| RealAudio: hall.rm (1.2MB)
13. "Maiden Voyage" George Coleman solo over the classic Herbie Hancock tune, from MAIDEN VOYAGE(Blue Note). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: coleman.mp3 (1MB) \| RealAudio: coleman.rm (847k)
12. "Sierra Madre" A great Steve Khan guitar solo from Dave Valentin's CD SUNSHOWER(Concord Vista). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: sierramadre.mp3 (916k) \| RealAudio: sierramadre.rm (755k)
11. "Chief" Michael Brecker EWI solo over the song by Mike Stern, from JIGSAW(Atlantic). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: chief.mp3 (1.4MB) \| RealAudio: chief.rm (1.2MB)
10. "13"(Death March) Wes Montgomery solo over the song by Gary McFarland, from JIMMY & WES - THE DYNAMIC DUO(Verve). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: 13.mp3 (1.3MB)
9. "Spellbinder" Gabor Szabo solo on his original tune, the title track of Szabo's classic 1966 recording, SPELLBINDER(Impulse). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: szabo.mp3 (1.5MB)
8. "Bossa Rocka" George Benson solo over one of his original tunes, from the GE0RGE BENSON COOKBOOK(Columbia). Melody statement, Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: benson.mp3 (1.8MB)
7. "Once I Loved" Pat Martino solo over the song by Jobim-Gilbert-de Moraes from EL HOMBRE(Prestige). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: once.mp3 (2.1MB)
6. "Poor Butterfly" Jim Hall solo over the Hubbell-Golden song from GLAD TO BE UNHAPPY(RCA/BMG). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: poorb.mp3 (2.4MB)
5. "Rainsville" Michael Brecker solo over the song by Don Grolnick from MEDIANOCHE(Warner Bros.). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: rainsville.mp3 (1.5MB)
4. "Where is Love?" Paul Desmond solo over the song by Lionel Bart from SUMMERTIME(A&M). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: desmond.mp3 (2.1MB)
3. "Sam Sack" Wes Montgomery solo over the song by Milt Jackson from BAGS MEETS WES(Riverside). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: samsack.mp3 (935k) \| Wav file: samsack.wav (752k)
2. "Samba With Some Barbeque" Herbie Hancock solo over the song by Louis Armstrong from SUMMERTIME(A&M). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. MP3 file: samba.mp3 (1.3MB) \| Wav file: samba3.wav (1.8MB)
1. "Clafouti" Steve Khan acoustic guitar solo over the Khan/Mounsey song from YOU ARE HERE(SIAM). Transcription and analysis, Steve Khan. See also: The Khan/Mounsey Saga. MP3 file: clafouti.mp3 (1.5MB) \| RealAudio file: clafouti.rm (519k)
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