Here’s a PDF (MP3) of the first chorus of Red Garland’s solo on the gershwin tune, “A Foggy Day”. I decided to transcribe Paul Chambers’ bassline because, well, he’s Paul Chambers, and also because it’s remarkably clear on the recording, as Art Taylor uses brushes throughout.

As always, this transcription is more of a guide than an attempt to be 100% accurate. Red plays some great, long classic bebop lines on this. He likes to accent the highest note of the phrase, which he often places on a strong beat. I’ve put a marcato where he gives a pronounced accent.

Paul plays some very interesting lines in this and always picks interesting notes, check out the Eb – D – C line he plays starting in bar 11. Also, check out his super high line (which I have in treble clef) starting in bar 13! he really uses the full range of the bass, and this really adds a lot of intensity to the music. I have yet to notate red’s always great chord puncutations, which are such an integral part of his style. The chord symbols I’ve put above the staff reflect the changes of the tune in general, but aren’t always exactly what they play in a given spot. when in doubt, the recording obviously speaks the truth.