Jazz Blues Workout

This is a classic Charlie Parkeresque blues.

There are many approaches to playing bass on this one. Doubling the melody is one, as in this example. You’re in unison with the sax or piano (depending on the instrumentation).

Check out what happens when we double the melody EXCEPT for a couple of strategically placed spots where we harmonise the melody in thirds.

Little “freshen ups” can do wonders for otherwise literal readings of a classic. Hey, I don’t want to rattle anyone’s cage, but, hey…Charlie Parker wrote this tune MANY decades ago,I love hearing fresh takes on it.

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