How Does Jazz Improvisation Work?

Published 2023-05-05
In the very first episode of "Theory with Bob," trumpeter ‪@bobbyspellman‬ discusses the fundamental mechanics of jazz improvisation with help from Julia Chen on electric piano, Julian Smith on bass, and Evan Hyde on drum set.

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All Comments (21)
  • @BlurredTrees
    Super cool this was done in one continuous shot! 👏🏻😮
  • This is just a fantastic incredibly well thought out video, I'm dipping my toe into jazz composition and learning flugelhorn and this and your other lessons have been amazing thank you so much!
  • @flockenlp1
    All i can think about is if you really did the main part in one take without stuttering or anything
  • I've only been with the trumpet for about a year and a half; your channel is a continual help and motivator. This is one of the very best videos I've seen explaining form and function. Your trumpet sounds fantastic. Great choice of notes; great timing. Thank everyone for their playing!
  • Fantastic presentation. A breath of fresh air and some great playing. Feeling inspired.
  • @clarity4912
    this could have been a lot of help yesterday when i was soloing lmao
  • @Madjiq16
    Brilliant! Wnat an amazing jazz appreciation crash course!
  • @derekdeoh
    Bobby, I absolutely love this video. Thanks to you and your band for putting this together.
  • @wesleyc.4937
    I believe they could do that all day long... scuuze me, comin' through!
  • @Jose_diazlife
    such a good and easy follow long video, really appriciated. Super nice and tight
  • @alecj3454
    Loved this video! It was like a lesson & a wonderful performance all in one. What a joy to see such top tier musicians! Thank you for the effective instruction.
  • @danielgiles833
    I dont play trumpet but this is super helpful as a drums and piano player
  • @paolomarnini1516
    Awesome. Simple but very well articulated description of whats going on … great job
  • @Bingobongo3
    Amazing video, very thorough but also concise
  • @DJ_TideWave
    Fantastic introduction to jazz impro! Hats off! 😃🎹🎶🎵🎺🥁
  • @WolfeLienhardt
    This is such a fantastic thing you've created. Kudos to all 4 of you 👏
  • @pacokja
    Man, underrated video. It's incredible that the whole thing came out in one take
  • @miguelfelix9173
    I've been looking for a video just like this...amazing job! thank you!