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Solo jazz guitar sight reading

Are jazz guitarrists able to play a song in a "solo guitar" setting without arranging in advance, just from a lead sheet?

I'd appreciate any advice from jazz guitarrists on how to develop this skill.

As a beginner guitarrist, I can appreciate the craft that goes into playing a bassline, chord melodies, all at the same time on just six strings, while also stablishing a groove. It would blow my mind if people can improvise all that on the spot.

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How do I learn jazz standards?
  • The best way to learn is to figure stuff out by ear.

    The other two suggestions are good: get a couple of real books (there are several) and iReal.

    But don't forget to use your ears! Figuring chord changes and melodies by ear is a fundamental skill for jazz musicians.

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    Modern standards

    What are modern tunes that might become jazz standards? E.g., songs that are being played in your local jazz scene, at your school, etc.

    Not necessarilly universally acknowledged as standards, I'm just curious what modern tunes are fun to play in a jazz setting. Stuff like Strasbourg / St. Denis, videogame and movie soundtracks, etc.

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