Jonathan Kreisberg's chord melody and solo on "All of You"

This chord melody and solo come from one of my favorite modern trio albums, "Trioing". Kreisbrerg picked a powerhouse rhythm section for his album debut as a leader, Johannes Weidenmueller on bass and drummer Ari Hoenig. If you haven't checked out their instructional video on polyrhythms, Intro to Polyrhythms, make sure you do; it is worth every penny. 

Kreisberg's approach to standard is unique and worth studying, this whole album should be studied and definitely 

listened to endlessly. I will post more transcriptions from this album later on.
                                                                                          

                                                   Jonathan Kreisberg - All of You

Charlie Rouse's Solo on "Rhythm-A-Ning"

This week's solo comes from the great bebop saxophonist Charlie Rouse. He is by far one of my favorite sax players of the bebop era. He was a very intelligent player; he developed ideas organically and only used speed when needed. This version of Monk's rhythm changes contrafact "Rhythm-A-Ning" comes from the classic album Criss Cross. Every song in that album is now a great standard, it is a must have for any player. 

 Charlie Rouse - Rhythm-A-Ning

Lage Lund's Solo on "Wave"

Another solo from the great album "Romantic Latino for Ladies" with pianist Aaron Goldberg, and Matt Brewer and Rodney Green on bass and drums. Lage approaches this bossa as a straight-eights ballad/bolero and of course with his standard reharmonization of the chord progression. Great use of the diminished scale and some big II V I ideas. 

                                     Lage Lund - Wave