How to Improvise Over Dominant 7th Chords

Learn Jazz Standards Podcast by Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

Jun 5, 202411:45Music

In this episode, Brent talks about the nuances of soloing over dominant chords in jazz, responding to a question from Alan Clayton, an Inner Circle member from Melbourne, Australia. Brent emphasizes the importance of und...

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