Taught by renowned trumpet player
Ralph Alessi
Our task as improvisors is to approach well-worn material with a twist. How can we use form, melody, rhythm, and more to breathe new life into common standards? Ralph Alessi and Florian Weber embark on duo performances of four standards plus a composition by Ralph, and then discuss the approach that they took, as well as suggestions for the young improvisor.
All the Things You Are
Ralph Alessi and Florian Weber perform and discuss their interpretation of the Jerome Kern composition "All the Things You Are."
Beatrice
Ralph Alessi and Florian Weber perform and discuss their interpretation of the Sam Rivers composition "Beatrice."
Body and Soul
Ralph Alessi and Florian Weber perform and discuss their interpretation of the Johnny Green composition "Body and Soul."
Billie's Bounce
Ralph Alessi and Florian Weber perform and discuss their interpretation of the Charlie Parker composition "Billie's Bounce."
Everything Mirrors Everything
Ralph Alessi and Florian Weber perform and discuss their interpretation of Ralph's composition "Everything Mirrors Everything."
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Unlock Course →Improvising trumpeter Ralph Alessi splits his time between Brooklyn and Bern, Switzerland and has performed with Fred Hersch, Steve Coleman, Ravi Coltrane, Jason Moran, Sam Rivers, and many others.
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