Thanks. I now realize 5 3 1 is still root 3rd 5th just in a decending order, as you originally stated. Interesting he is playing 7 5 3 but I guess as long as it sounds good it's all fair game.

Yes to learning more LICKS- 100%.

Should I start with the Bread and Butter or the improvisation course first?

Also, is there a way to organize or mark these threads as  favorites so that I don't lose easy access to all this valuable reference information? It might take me reading a few times to fully digest it.