Jerry Bergonzi - Pentatonic Improvisation Masterclass 1

Full Video at Description: In part one (1 of 2) of this pentatonic improvisation masterclass, legendary saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi breaks down his exciting approach to soloing and composing using pentatonic scales. With the accompaniment of Andy LaVerne, Jerry goes beyond the minor and major pentatonic scales by showing you how any 5 notes can be used as a creative vehicle for jazz improvisation. If you want to take your solos to fresh and interesting places, this pentatonic improvisation lesson series is for you. * There is an accompanying PDF for this video series which includes the embedded notation and charts seen in the videos. The PDF is 12 pages long and can be purchased separately here. Topics Covered: Improvisation, major and minor pentatonic scales, other pentatonics, altering notes, playing over changes, jazz harmony, “Mid Winter”, “Bi-Solar”, “Blue Bossa”, composing with pent