In this tune based lesson I discuss Kenny Barron's composition Voyage. It's comprised of a small modal section followed by some fairly common bebop harmony. The bridge is a bit tricky... ascending chromatic ii-V's that will keep you on your toes! The included PDF contains pages of comping and soloing examples and the backing track features the incomparable Ulysses Owens. Enjoy and thanks!
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