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Download the Transcription: Tenor Sax, Concert Pitch
To anyone that knows me it’s no secret that Chris Potter is one of my favorite musicians and this recording is a prime example of why. I’ve heard a number of criticisms about this recording citing that it is too technical and not very musical. While I patently disagree (true it is very technical, but I find it to be extremely musical as well) I think given the context of the recording, a masterclass at Youngstown University, it makes perfect sense that Chris would emphasize his virtuosic ability as a way of demonstrating what is possible as a saxophonist and as an improvising musician.