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I talk a lot about on this podcast, analyzing your

own jazz playing, listening back to recordings of yourself, and really analyzing and digging

in to what you can work on and what you can do better. And one thing to do is to listen to a jazz

solo that you've played that you really are proud of, one that you really think defines what you're going after musically, and also listening to one that you feel a little bit disappointed with, maybe even slightly embarrassed to show to others.

And that's exactly what I'm going to do in today's episode.

I'm going to show you a jazz solo that I'm proud of, and a jazz solo I kind of don't want

anyone to listen to.

All right, that's coming right up.

Welcome to the LJS podcast, where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories, and

advice for becoming a better jazz musician.

And now your host, he's a jazz musician, author, and entrepreneur, Brent Bartstra.

Hey, hey, hey, everybody, Brent here from LearnJazz Standards.com, which is a blog, a podcast,

and videos all geared towards helping you become a better jazz musician.

I am so excited to be here today. As always, thank you for being

here. You are the reason I do what I do. And I just got back from a two-week vacation. I'm feeling

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