Jazz Transcriptions

[Strat-itis]

My question is how you use the transcriptions? Do you really memorize them or just study them? Having done a very few, I was convinced that the person who did the transcription derived the greatest benefit in understanding what was going on.

You can use them several ways. I think it's beneficial to apply them in all these different ways because they help you go towards your goal of getting to the master's quality of play. Memorize them and play them. This improves your time feel, technique, and gives you osmosis. Steal licks and try to integrate them. This improves your vocab. Or you can just study them and try to learn the concepts too.

[James W]

This is amazing. So hip.

[Mick-7]

This looks interesting - needs a longer, more descriptive title though.

The Adaptation of Saxophone-Like Phrasing in the Improvisatory and Compositional Vocabulary of Jazz Guitar: A Comparative Analysis of Phrasing, Articulation, and Melodic Design in the Styles of Jimmy Raney, Jim Hall, and John Scofield:
Jazz Guitar Dissertation