Jazz Violin

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I need some advice on learning jazz on the violin.i have played trad for a few years and i want t broaden my music some more.any suggestions on what to listen to for learning.i really like swing and have been listening to grapelli but alot of his stuff is pretty tough to figure out.i would really appreciate any suggestions you guys might have.thanks.joe

Rigsby

Check out these links :



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt0QMz_OCvs&hl=un


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDhnx5JjD_g&hl=un




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_T9adkdBhY



Jazz in general is a fairly complex music to play on any instrument, so it's natural that you will find the going tough at the start, until you get a feel for it.

Gussie Finknott

Have a listen to Regina Carter,She plays on a lot of other peoples cds but also has cds of her own with top musicians,Was part of Vertu with Stanley Clark

BloatedPope

If you're REALLY serious about learning you can check out Newpark Music Centre in Blackrock. They have a 4 year degree in Jazz Performance. You will get individual lessons along with a good education. But if you just want to do it in your own time then maybe you could try to get lessons with a jazz musician. Obviously there aren't many jazz violin teachers around but I could recommend one or two teachers myself. They're not violinists but they really could teach you a lot or at least they could refer you to a suitable teacher.

The best way to learn to play jazz though is to learn some jazz melodies and transcribe some solos. As a violinist you'd struggle to find a lot of material on your instrument but you could always work with material written for a trumpet or an alto sax. If you do decide to do that I'd recommend studying Miles Davis, Lester Young or Charlie Parker to start you off.

Best of luck