Charlie Parker's solo on "Half-Nelson"

Let's continue with the Bebop trend. Another great short solo from Charlie Parker, this is from Miles' album "The Birth of Bop". The title says it all, bebop all around. This is an F blues with some different changes (and a great turn around) so it is a great workout. I'll post Miles' solo in a little while. This short solos are great to steal some lines and work them out.

Great rhythm section:
John Lewis - Piano 
Nelson Boyd - Bass 
Max Roach - Drums

Charlie Parker - Half Nelson

John Lewis' solo on "Sippin' at Bells"

This is the last of the set from the Miles Davis Savoy sessions. I call it the "Miles Davis All Star 1947" but I might be making that up. Here is the link to the video again Sippin' at Bells. I adapted John Lewis' solo to guitar, at least the way it worked for me. Adding guitar voicings and only when I had some space to place them. The range of this solo is perfect for guitar, it covers almost the whole neck. I also like the way he takes the same ideas in both choruses but plays with them a bit. I'll try to make a video of me playing it at some point.
    

John Lewis - Sippin' at Bells

Miles Davis' solo on "Sippin' at Bells"

Just to keep things rolling from the same album "Miles Davis All Star 1947", Miles two chorus solo. This is an interesting blues chord progression so I might do a couple of more solos. I have some bigger things in the works but I'll keep throwing this short ones. They are a great read and a quick learn. Besides, learning bebop is always fun and beneficial.

Miles Davis - Sippin' at Bells

Charlie Parker's solo on "Sippin' at Bells"

Some good old beBop for your enjoyment. This is from the album "Miles Davis All Star 1947" or something like that. It is definitely from his Savoy recording sessions. Here is a link to the tune on youtube:  Sippin' at Bells.

 This is Charlie on tenor! a rarity but still very enjoyable. It seems a bit more manageable for guitar when he plays tenor, at least the lines seem more guitar friendly. I also added the melody, at least the way I heard it. Hope you enjoy it, try playing it with the recording.

Charlie Parker - Sippin' at Bells