Autumn Leaves for learning/listening?

[Scottgun]

There are piles of recordings of this, which recording would you say is the go-to for introducing to a student beginning to learn jazz? Thanks.

 

[Spin Doctor]

There are piles of recordings of this, which recording would you say is the go-to for introducing to a student beginning to learn jazz? Thanks.

This is the one you need to know and have etched into your heart and brain. In my opinion, everything stems from this version. You want to make your line sound and feel as good as Sam's.

 

[Spin Doctor]

Also, Scott Devine had a good video on how to approach the song, breaking it up in to key centers, etc. I can't find it right now though. But overall, I'd say the initial task is to get or write a transcription of Sam's bassline (it's been done literally thousands of times over the years) and just copy it as closely as possible. Analyze why it works.

 

[MalcolmAmos]

Get the sheet music and follow the chords playing as many chord tones as your skill level will allow. Work up from just pounding roots to following the sheet music for each measure.

Cannonball Adderley - Autumn Leaves (Bass)

Have fun.

 

[JimK]

...an early Jazz album for me, I have always enjoyed it-

 

[thehindteet]

you can't go wrong with the Aebersold version from volume 54 with Tyrone Wheeler. The volume 44 recording is pretty cool too but I like the tempo on 54. Being able to really hear the bass working with the piano is huge.

 

[Spin Doctor]

you can't go wrong with the Aebersold version from volume 54 with Tyrone Wheeler. The volume 44 recording is pretty cool too but I like the tempo on 54. Being able to really hear the bass working with the piano is huge.

There are lot of great bassline all through the entire Abersold series. He always had great bassists playing on those records.

 

[GastonD]

This is the one you need to know and have etched into your heart and brain. In my opinion, everything stems from this version. You want to make your line sound and feel as good as Sam's.

I share the sentiment with Spin Doctor about this one. Other posts are good too, but Cannonball and Miles' version is it.

 

[BrotherMister]

Bob Reynolds did a vlog on this tune that is worth a watch, he also put together a playlist starting from the original recording (which isn't jazz and should always be consulted when it comes to standards) through to super modern takes of the tune.



Autumn Leaves, a playlist by Bob Reynolds on Spotify