Ray Brown Musician
One of the jazz bass legend between bebop era and modern era. Also one of the pioneer of jazz cello. He is known as a sideman, a band leader and an educator. His style bases on very basics so his bass lines are used to study basic bass lines very widely.
- Birth Name
- Raymond Matthews Brown
- Born
- October 13, 1926
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States - Died
- July 2, 2002
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
A Love Song Album
recorded by Percy Heath in 2002
A Love Song
Musicians
- Percy Heath
- Jeb Patton
- Peter Washington
- Albert "Tootie" Heath
Tracks
- A Love Song
- Watergate Blues
- Django
- Century Rag
- No More Weary Blues
- and more....
Remarks
- Solo
- Duo
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise Song
One of the most popular minor key jazz standard songs. Written by Sigmund Romberg.
- Composer
- Sigmund Romberg
- Lyricist
- Oscar Hammerstein II
- Form
- A - A - B - A
- Style
- Swing
Diatonic Chord Theory
Basics of Diatonic Chord: chord category, voice leading and functions.
- Function
- Tonic
- Sub dominant
- Dominant
- Sub Function
The Chuck Rainey Coalition Album
recorded by Chuck Rainey in 1969
The Chuck Rainey Coalition
Musicians
- Eric Gale
- Richard Tee
- Chuck Rainey
- Jimmy Johnson
- Montego Joe
- Trevor Lawrence
- Melvin Lastie
- Billy Butler,Cornell Dupree,Eric Gale
- George Stubbs
- Bernard Purdie,Herb Lovelle,Jim Johnson,Ken Rice
- Montego Joe,Specs Powell,Warren Smith
Tracks
- Eloise (First Love)
- How Long Will It Last?
- Genuine John (Colors)
- The Rain Song
- Got It Together
- and more....
The Oscar Pettiford Orchestra In Hi-Fi Album
recorded by Oscar Pettiford in 1956
The Oscar Pettiford Orchestra In Hi-Fi
Musicians
- Gigi Gryce
- Lucky Thompson
- Jerome Richardson
- David Kurtzer
- Art Farmer,Ernie Royal
- Jimmy Cleveland
- David Amram,Julius Watkins
- Tommy Flanagan
- Oscar Pettiford
- Osie Johnson
- Janet Putnam
- Whitey Mitchell
- Danny Bank,David Kurtzer
- Danny Bank
Tracks
- The Pendulum At Falcon's Lair
- The Gentle Art Of Love
- Not So Sleepy
- Speculation
- Smoke Signal
- and more....
The Poll Winners Album
recorded by Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne & Ray Brown in 1957
The Poll Winners
Musicians
- Barney Kessel
- Ray Brown
- Shelly Manne
Tracks
- Jordu
- Satin Doll
- It Could Happen To You
- Mean To Me
- Don't Worry About Me
- and more....
Wynton Kelly Musician
- Birth Name
- Wynton Charles Kelly
- Born
- December 2, 1931
Brooklyn, New York - Died
- April 12, 1971
Toronto, Canada
With All My Heart Album
recorded by Harvey Mason in 2003
With All My Heart
Musicians
- Kenny Barron
- Ron Carter
- Harvey Mason
- Chick Corea
- Dave Carpenter
- Fred Hersch
- Eddie Gomez
- Monty Alexander
- Charnett Moffett
- Bob James
- Charlie Haden
- Cedar Walton
- Brad Mehldau
- Larry Grenadier
- Mulgrew Miller
- Dave Grusin
- Mike Valerio
- Herbie Hancock
- Hank Jones
- George Mraz
- John Beasley
Tracks
- Bernie's Tune
- If I Should Lose You
- So Near, So Far
- Swamp Fire
- Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- and more....
Remarks
- Arco
- Odd Meter
Jazz Contrasts Album
recorded by Kenny Dorham in 1957
Jazz Contrasts
Musicians
- Sonny Rollins
- Kenny Dorham
- Hank Jones
- Oscar Pettiford
- Max Roach
- Betty Glamann
Tracks
- Falling In Love With Love
- I'll Remember April
- Larue
- My Old Flame
- But Beautiful
- and more....
In A Sentimental Mood Song
One of the most popular Duke Ellington's ballad tunes among jazz musicians.
- Composer
- Duke Ellington
- Lyricist
- Irving Mills, Manny Kurtz
- Form
- A-A-B-A
- Style
- Ballad
Parker’s Mood Album
recorded by Roy Hargrove, Christian McBride & Stephen Scott in 1995
Parker's Mood
Musicians
- Roy Hargrove
- Stephen Scott
- Christian McBride
Tracks
- Klact-Oveedseds-Tene
- Parker's Mood
- Marmaduke
- Steeplechase
- Laura
- and more....
Remarks
- Drumless
- Arco
- Duo
- Solo
Straight Flight Album
recorded by John Abercrombie in 1979
Straight Flight
Musicians
- John Abercrombie
- George Mraz
- Peter Donald
Tracks
- In Your Own Sweet Way
- My Foolish Heart
- Bessie's Blues
- There Is No Greater Love
- Beautiful Love
- and more....
Juice Album
recorded by Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood in 2014
Juice
Musicians
- John Scofield
- John Medeski
- Chris Wood
- Billy Martin
- Pedrito Martinez
Tracks
- Sham Time
- North London
- Louis The Shoplifter
- Juicy Lucy
- I Know You
- and more....
Statements Album
recorded by Milt Jackson in 1961 & 1964
Statements
Musicians
- Milt Jackson
- Hank Jones
- Paul Chambers
- Connie Kay
- Jimmy Heath
- Tommy Flanagan
- Richard Davis
Tracks
- Statement
- Slowly
- A Thrill From The Blues
- Paris Blues
- Put Off
- and more....
Remarks
- Arco
Brownie: The Complete EmArcy Recordings Of Clifford Brown Album
recorded by Clifford Brown in 1954,1955 & 1956
Brownie: The Complete EmArcy Recordings Of Clifford Brown
Musicians
- Harold Land
- Clifford Brown
- Richie Powell
- George Morrow
- Max Roach
- Herb Geller,Joe Maini
- Walter Benton
- Kenny Drew
- Courtis Counce
- Sonny Rollins
Tracks
- Sweet Clifford (Clifford's Fantasy) [Alt Take]
- I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You [Alt Take]
- I Get A Kick Out Of You [Alt Take]
- Mildama [Alt Take 1]
- Mildama [Alt Take 2]
- and more....
Remarks
- 2 as
Chord Inversion Theory
Technically, this is not jazz theory. This is classical music theory.
- 1st Inversion
- 2nd Inversion
- Notation
- Function
How High The Moon Song
One of the most popular medium up swing tune among jazz musicians.
- Composer
- Morgan Lewis
- Lyricist
- Nancy Hamilton
- Form
- A-B-A-C
- Style
- Medium Up Swing
Pat Metheny Quote
Always be the worst guy in every band you're in.
Ben Williams Quote
My motto has always been to “stay ready” so you never have to “get ready.”
Red Garland Musician
Red garland is one of the legend bebop pianist, who popularized a block chord piano style. Also well known as a pianist of Miles Davis quartet.
- Birth Name
- William McKinley Garland, Jr.
- Born
- May 13, 1923
Dallas, Texas - Died
- April 23, 1984
Dallas, Texas
Minor Tonality Theory
Basics about Minor Tonality; Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor and Melodic Minor. Especially about scales and chord category.
- Diatonic Chord and Diatonic Scale
- Diatonic Chord Function
- Classification By Frequency Of Use
- Parent Scale
Cherokee Song
One of the most popular jazz standard songs which are played very fast in jam session. Written by Ray Noble.
- Composer
- Ray Noble
- Lyricist
- Ray Noble
- Form
- A-A-B-A
- Style
- Swing
Beautiful Love Song
One of the most popular minor key jazz standard songs in jam session. Written by Victor Young, Wayne King & Egbert Van Alstyne.
- Composer
- Victor Young, Wayne King & Egbert Van Alstyne
- Lyricist
- Haven Gillespie
- Form
- A-B-A-C (A-B-A-B’)
- Style
- Swing
Bye Bye Blackbird Song
One of the most popular tune among jazz musicians. Written by Ray Henderson.
- Composer
- Ray Henderson
- Lyricist
- Mort Dixon
- Form
- A-B-C-A'
- Style
- Medium Swing
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