I love it when an improvised solo becomes so famous that other jazz artists / groups can recreate it and people will recognize it.

Here are some examples:

Arturo Sandoval recreated and harmonized Clifford Brown’s legendary “Cherokee” and “Joy Spring” solos. The live rendition of Cherokee from the GRP All-Star Big Band Live was particularly good.

Vocal groups like Manhattan Transfer and New York Voices frequently lyricize classic jazz songs, sometimes including some of the improvised solos. New York Voices’ rendition of Giant Steps is particularly good. The lyrics are silly but I like their Ella Fitzgerald “Lady Be Good” rendition.

What are your favorites? Or are there solos that are iconic that you wish someone would recreate?

    • @minorninthOP
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      21 year ago

      Thank you! I’ve never heard that album before, but I love Joey Defrancesco so this should be good!