Our 5 Favorite "Simple" Solos

These solos might be "simple," but that doesn't make them any less killin'. Peter and Adam list their favorite understated solos. You can hear them all on our Spotify playlist here.5 Favorite "Simple" SolosMiles Davis - "So What"Keith Jarrett - "Never Let Me Go"Ahmad Jamal - "But Not for Me"Herbie Hancock - "Solitude"Sonny Rollins - "Blue 7"BONUSCheck out Geoffrey Keezer's new course from Open Studio: Elements of Solo Piano. He'll show you the strategies and techniques you need to know to become a better solo pianist. For a free sample, take a look at Keezer's excellent transcribed performance of "The Nearness of You" right here.Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

These solos might be "simple," but that doesn't make them any less killin'. Peter and Adam list their favorite understated solos. You can hear them all on our Spotify playlist here.


5 Favorite "Simple" Solos

  1. Miles Davis - "So What"
  2. Keith Jarrett - "Never Let Me Go"
  3. Ahmad Jamal - "But Not for Me"
  4. Herbie Hancock - "Solitude"
  5. Sonny Rollins - "Blue 7"
  6. BONUS


Check out Geoffrey Keezer's new course from Open Studio: Elements of Solo Piano. He'll show you the strategies and techniques you need to know to become a better solo pianist. For a free sample, take a look at Keezer's excellent transcribed performance of "The Nearness of You" right here.


Interested in more music advice? Go here to browse our catalog of jazz lessons and courses available for purchase. And be sure to check out our All Access Pass - every course from Open Studio on every instrument.


Let us know what you think by leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, or head over to our YouTube channel.


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