Lenny Pickett solo from ‘The Cooker’ transcribed by Nick Blechar
“The saxophone lives in a strange world. It’s neither fish nor fowl. Not brass yet not quite a woodwind. The saxophone has never been fully embraced by classical music or by the classical orchestra and, outside of the jazz world, the saxophone has a poor reputation. This can sometimes seem confining. It is, however, an amazing instrument with huge possibilities that have only been partially explored.” (Lenny Pickett) Let’s talk about motivic development. But first, let’s talk about Stefan Redtenbacher. And then Lenny Pickett. We have much to discuss… Plus a solo transcription!
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