Learn "Take the A Train" in C Major (48 Express)

A course for intermediate jazz improvisors.

Dig deeper into learning more jazz standards (with catchy new melodies)! CJF 3: Intermediate includes the following songs:

- 48 Express (based on Billy Strayhorn’s Take the A Train)

- Chris Teal Boulevard (based on Bronislaw Kaper’s On Green Dolphin Street)

- Drop Off (Eddie Vinson’s Tune Up)

- Log Cabin Lament (based on Sonny Rollins’ Pent-Up House)

Join Chris Teal and Nick Finzer to learn the next batch of tunes you should know, all taught by ear with playalongs, interactive teaching, and rhythm section tutorials (featuring Matthew Golombisky). All of these songs are considered to be at the “intermediate” level and it is recommended that students have learned 3-6 beginner level songs by ear (like those found in the Creative Jazz Fundamentals, Series 1 & Series 2, Beginner courses).


Your Instructor


Chris Teal, Nick Finzer, Matthew Golombisky
Chris Teal, Nick Finzer, Matthew Golombisky

Course Curriculum


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  Mod 1: 48 Express (Take the A Train contrafact in C)
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
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