In this lesson we will study gypsy phrasing on the famous jazz standard "Blue Bossa". Many of the scales and licks can be used on every similar progression or 2/5 chord changes.
In this lesson we will explore the fundamentals of gypsy jazz trough my arrangement of the famous Macedonian evergreen "Say why you left me" (Kazi zosto me ostavi).
"I'll See You in My Dreams" is a famous song written by Isham Jones, lyrics by Gus Kahn, published in 1924. The song was also recorded by Django Reinhardt and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France, so this is Django's version of this beautiful tune followed by one progression of my solo.
"Dark Eyes" (Очи чёрные, Ochi chyornye, Les yeux noirs) is probably the most famous Russian song. This is a gypsy jazz version of the song and this version has become a must know song in the Gypsy Jazz repertoire.
Hora Martisorului is one of the most famous Romanian dance compositions for violin composed by Grigoras Dinicu. This version is adjusted for acoustic guitar in gypsy jazz style.
