10 Jazz Licks That Fit Any Tune

Sound Like A Pro!

“Wow, I really like how that sounds!”

— Improvisation Student

10 Jazz Licks That Fit Any Tune eBook FREE

This isn’t just any lick book. These snippets are pieces of vocabulary from the masters: JJ Johnson, Curtis Fuller, and Donald Byrd.

You improvise, but you’re missing something in your solos. You’re using scales but it’s missing a certain quality. It just doesn’t sound good.

That’s where vocabulary comes in!

You can create vocabulary from any source - you can quote your own solo, a pop tune, a jazz standard, or a jazz master. When you incorporate vocabulary, you are not cheating - you’re paying homage to the masters.

That’s why I created this eBook, which has basic to advanced bebop vocabulary infused with quotes from JJ Johnson, Curtis Fuller, and Donald Byrd. Each snippet is written out in all twelve keys so it is accessible to beginners to advanced. And it’s free!

Meet the Creator: Shannon Gunn

Hi, I’m Shannon. I’ve been a professional jazz trombone player for over 15 years, with performance credits including:

  • 🎶 The Kennedy Center

  • 🎶 DC Jazz Festival

  • 🎶 Teaching jazz at the college level for 4 years

After coaching hundreds of students, I kept hearing the same thing:

“What can I play over a ii V7?”

“What should I play over a V7?”

“What are some ideas over a minor ii7(b5) V7(b9) i?”

So I built a resource for all improvisers—from the ground up.

I am endorsed by Conn Selmer and play a Bach 16M New York Model. I play on a Greg Black mouthpiece.

What’s Inside

12 pages of bebop vocabulary for beginners to advanced.

    • Works over any minor chord, especially a ii chord

    • Quoted by Donald Byrd on “Reflections” as performed by Art Blakey

    • Learn four excellent blues quotes from Curtis Fuller’s solo on Blue Train

    • You can incorporate this into any blues solo, or over any dominant 7 chord

    • Quoted by almost every jazz musician, Cry Me a Quiver works well over a ii for one measure

    • Use this quote over any ii V7 in one measure

    • Practice the minor enclosure as quoted by JJ Johnson on the break before his solo on Laura

    • This is broken down into three parts to make it easier to learn

    • Works over any ii7(b5) V7(b9) i

    • Learn how to build bebop lines through a three step process

    • Works over any V7

Ready to sound more authentic, play better, and learn how to build bebop vocabulary and lines?

Click below to get the 10 Jazz Licks That Fit Any Tune eBook and start transforming your sound today.

FAQs

Is this just for advanced players?

Not at all. Exercises are graded from beginner to advanced—perfect for students, teachers, and professionals.

How do I access the materials?

You’ll get a download link immediately after purchase. View it on your phone, tablet, laptop—or print it out.

What makes this different from other lick eBooks?

This eBook has quotes from JJ Johnson, Curtis Fuller, and Donald Byrd. It also teaches you how to build a bebop line over a dominant 7.

Can I use this with my students?

Yes! This book is built for use by individuals or in studio teaching environments.

Download Today. Start Sounding Better Tomorrow.

Whether you’re a jazz student, a classical player crossing over, or a working educator—your vocabulary matters.

Don’t leave it to guesswork. Start using the tools that actually build good solos.