New Johnny Smith live release - The Last Night at Shaner’s

[Cunamara]

I've listened through it a couple of times now. There's an amazing denseness in Johnny's playing, lots of 16th note scale runs interspersed with chordal statements. He makes it sound effortless.

[ruger9]

Reg once asked me why I practiced Johnny Smith's three octave arpeggios. He should listen to this album for the answer

How often do you actually use them when playing?

[sgcim]

How often do you actually use them when playing?

Who cares about me? Just listen to how Smith used them, followed by great 16th note lines worthy of Bud Powell.

[AllanAllen]

Who cares about me? Just listen to how Smith used them, followed by great 16th note lines worthy of Bud Powell.

They didn’t give just anyone a residency at Birdland.

[ruger9]

Who cares about me? Just listen to how Smith used them, followed by great 16th note lines worthy of Bud Powell.

I wasn't being sarcastic. I was genuinely curious how often you use them. I've never heard anyone use them besides JS.

[sgcim]

I wasn't being sarcastic. I was genuinely curious how often you use them. I've never heard anyone use them besides JS.

I didn't think you were being sarcastic. I superimpose them over other chords pretty often. e.g. Gm over EbMaj7 etc...