GYPSY JAZZ
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The enduring popularity of gypsy jazz means that there is as much interest in learning this style of music as there has ever been. Like rock or blues, gypsy jazz has its own specific vocabulary, and in this series I’ve put together a collection of essential phrases to help you learn the language, and sound authentic. Some are very accessible, while others are more challenging, for when you’re ready to stretch yourself a bit more. Later, we’ll be learning some II-V-I licks, but in the first three articles we’ll be playing over static chords. This month, I’ll use Dm7 to show you my approach, and some of my ideas.
When I create licks, I generally think in terms of chord tones and movements. I may play
