A personal OpEd on one of Sonny Rollins’ most classic melodies, and a reframed way to improvise within blues-infused modern jazz.
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How to Use a Jazz Turnaround in Your Pop or Folk Song
Borrowing a nifty couple of chord changes from the jazz world can really elevate your songwriting, no matter the genre or style.
Is Janelle Monáe’s “Dirty Computer” the New “Purple Rain” or Something Else Entirely?
Welcome to Soundfly Slacks Off, a published team discussion. The following conversation took place among…
6 Songs That Prove Otis Spann Sold His Soul to the Devil, Too
Blues legend has it that at the corner of Highway 61 and Highway 49 in…
Song Kitchen: “Peg” by Steely Dan
Welcome to the latest edition of Song Kitchen! Well aren’t you in for a treat, because…
Understanding Advanced Blues Harmony
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to…
The Power of the Blues: Finding Rhythm and Compassion in Music
By Mara Rosenbloom Photos by Nick Lerman Musicians throw around the term “the blues” a…