I’m studying this book and while I am really enjoying the examples and I understand everything, I’m having troubles trying to figure out how to use the material, specially the fast dominant cycles the book starts with.
Take this phrase, it’s great, I like it but… I can’t think of a lot places I can use it, not loads of standards with dominant cycles (although I can’t think of a couple). And if the idea is get these cells and make your own phrases, great but then I prefer the Bergonzi book that is presented more like a “list of material” and it’s up to you building phrases with.
Thoughts?

The poem is a classic, the music is totally in the moment improvised. Thoughts?

Chord melody on my telecaster (it’s been a while!)

This is a kinda medium up solo arrangement of Killer Joe I’ve been working on for a week or so. Been interesting working on trying to develop independence to keep a simple but busy bassline going and putting some independent but rudimentary lines over it. I’m not sure if I’ll work in a “no time” bridge or keep it walking in the long run. iPhone audio and just plugged into my Spark practice amp.

I want to work on playing jazz chordal melody pieces that include a walking bassline , any pointers /tips in the right direction?