Hi there

[Chazjazz]

And happy new year. Just registered and thought I'd say hi to the community. Having played blues for over 15 yrs, I decided I'd had enough of the pentatonic and wanted to explore new territory. I've always been a jazz freak: my favorite musicians ever are Monk, Trane, Miles, and Bird, Mingus (I hear you: who doesn't?). I also like Sonny Rollins, Shorter, Wynton Marsalis. Favorite guitarists: Jim Hall, Burrell, Wes, Metheny (trio), Sco, and Frisell. I also like Peter Bernstein and B. Broom. My main challenge right now is to enrich my vocabulary, start building meaningful phrases, and focus on sound. Thank you all for your posts, I've learned a lot from the various threads. Cheers.

[derek]

Welcome to the group Chaz. Where are you from?

[rabbit]

Welcome, Chazjazz.
Check out Lester Young too, single line secret weapon.
Cheers.

[pierre richard]

welcome chaz..

A great site here...much knowledge and experience to be shared by all the great players here..no matter how long or ability..

Time on the instrument is the most important rung on the ladder...Pierre

[rosabuzard]

best wishes!

[Russ21]

Just joined too. Looks like lots of cool stuff. I am a guitar player on a quest

Russ