Of the many skills I learned from studying with Pete Churchill, the ability to write a decent part for the rhythm section has been undoubtedly the most useful.
I've often thought that time spent transcribing themes is just as important as that spent transcribing solos; it sharpens the ear and the mind, and forces you to challenge your own notation.
Music software is practically useless for this task; a 2B pencil, or Pentel JM208 for the brave, are your best options here. And 10-stave paper gives you plenty of room.
Here's my part for the title track from The Nightfly.
Throw me an email if you'd like it in PDF format.
