Why Joe Henderson’s ‘Isotope’ Solo Is a Masterclass in Jazz Improvisation
Автор: Thomas SAX
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In today’s video, we dive deep into Joe Henderson’s brilliant blues solo on Isotope — focusing on the first chorus. After transcribing his amazing solo, I was blown away by the creativity, rhythm, and mastery Joe shows in every phrase.
Together, we’ll break down:
• How Joe Henderson uses simple motifs to create strong statements
• His genius use of rhythm and phrasing to keep you listening
• How he outlines blues harmony in unexpected but beautiful ways
• His use of jazz language
This solo transcription and analysis is packed with great ideas you can apply to your own jazz improvisation, whether you’re working on your saxophone playing, blues soloing, or just want to deepen your understanding of jazz language.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:22 Who was Joe Henderson?
01:52 Understanding Isotope
03:29 Listening to Joe's First Chorus
03:49 Solo Analysis
06:42 What We Can Learn From Joe's Solo
08:33 Outro
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