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Now, on to today's episode.

This is the Learn Jazz Jazz Standards podcast, episode

65. 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.

All right, what's up everybody? Brent here, the jazz musician behind learn jazz standards.com.

And you're listening to another episode of the LJS podcast. I'm super glad you're here listening,

especially those that are regular listeners. I really appreciate

you coming week after week. And a warm welcome to those listening for the first time. I know you're

going to get a lot of value out of the show. This show's all about helping you become a better jazz

musician. And if you've been listening to this show for a while, as you know, I like to have a special

guess on whenever I can

because they offer a different perspective. They offer a certain kind of expertise. And in this

week's episode 65, we're talking about how to create killer jazz solos by thinking like a composer.

And I've got a really special guest on the show today. He is a downbeat magazine

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