Jerry Bergonzi solo on "Stella by Starlight"

This is a solo by the great saxophonist, Jerry Bergonzi on his composition "Creature Feature", which is based on the chord changes to the standard "Stella by Starlight". 
This was captured on one of Bergonzi's weekly sessions at The Lilypad, in Cambridge, MA, on April 18, 2016. Rhythm section is Bruce Gertz on bass and Luther Gray on drums. I had initially transcribed a few lines from this solo, but as I kept listening to it there were too many things I liked, so I did it all. I will be including an analysis soon. Enjoy. Gustavo

Click on the link below to view/download the PDF of the transcription:
Jerry Bergonzi solo on "Stella by Starlight" (Creature Feature) - concert & Bb

Upper Structure Triads on "Autumn Leaves"

Upper Structure Triads (USTs) is one of the chapters that will be addressed in Volume Two of The Complete Guide To Improvisation. Here is an example that illustrates the use of USTs on the first 8 measures of "Autumn Leaves".

Here's the link to download text & written music:

UST on Autumn Leaves

FNGs, Pentatonics, USTs & US7th Chords on "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To"

Practicing improvisation on Cole Porter's "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To". Mixing up improvisational techniques including Four Note Groupings, Pentatonic Scales and Upper Structure Triads/7th chords.

Upper Structure Triads on "What Is This Thing Called Love"

Improvising with Upper Structure Triads (USTs) on What Is This Thing Called Love. The improvisational concept of USTs is the first of five chapters in The Complete Guide To Improvisation, Volume Two. Both Volume One & Two are available through Amazon and www.edsaindon.com.

In this clip, the first chorus is a written out solo. To view and download the first chorus as well a chart that lists the USTs applied in the solo and corresponding analysis, click on the link below: 

UST Chart/Solo/Analysis