Miles Davis's solo on 'Straight No Chaser' Newport 1958

**James W** · 05-25-2026, 05:31 PM

Sorry, for some reason youtube has blocked this video of me playing my transcription of this.

So all I've got is a video on my facebook page (which might possibly not be available in your country).

Happy 100th Miles Davis!

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**jazzyfan** · 05-25-2026, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by James W

Sorry, for some reason youtube has blocked this video of me playing my transcription of this.

So all I've got is a video on my facebook page (which might possibly not be available in your country).

Happy 100th Miles Davis!

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James,
I know you have had your battles with your RH technique, so this is meant gently:
The current form you are using just doesn't work. Your angle and the way you hop to each string just looks completely wrong.
How long have you been at this "new" RH position?

**Jimmy blue note** · 05-25-2026, 09:42 PM

Nice work getting the solo into your hands. Good ideas to learn from in this solo.
One of the things that makes Miles's playing and soloing worth learning is phrasing and flow, how the notes work with the beat to impart a sense of swing into a phrase, a line, a solo.
You're getting the notes down. Great first step. I can't wait to hear what you can do when your ear can guide your fingers so they can flow with the spirit of Miles' playing.
Thanks for posting this! Looking forward to more.

**James W** · 05-26-2026, 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by jazzyfan

James,
I know you have had your battles with your RH technique, so this is meant gently:
The current form you are using just doesn't work. Your angle and the way you hop to each string just looks completely wrong.
How long have you been at this "new" RH position?

The battle ended when I adopted my current RH technique.

I don't think you are an authority on the matter anyway.