Description
In jazz, a “lick” is a commonly-played motive, usually performed as part of a solo. James L. King III’s Delickscious! takes several common licks including the famous/infamous “The Lick” and places them in the context of a blues in F. While this composition is not intended to be a comprehensive list of licks (that could take many pages), it is a good start for budding improvisers.
Key: F major
Mood: lazy, but also determined
Pedagogy: blues scales, chromatic scales, jazz licks, left hand voicings, swing rhythm
Noreen Fredriksen –
A great piece! You can’t help but tap your toe when you listen to it.