Ben Williams Quote
My motto has always been to “stay ready” so you never have to “get ready.”
Red Stars Album
recorded by J.D. Allen, Fabio Morgera & Victor Lewis in 2003
Red Stars
Musicians
- J.D. Allen
- Fabio Morgera
- Jason Jackson
- Eric Lewis
- Eric Revis
- Victor Lewis
- Raymond Angry
Tracks
- Afro-Centric
- Blasphemy
- Jennifer
- Delivery
- Dex-Mex
- and more....
The New Oscar Pettiford Sextet Album
recorded by Oscar Pettiford in 1949 & 1953
The New Oscar Pettiford Sextet
Musicians
- Phil Urso
- Julius Watkins
- Oscar Pettiford
- Walter Bishop, Jr.
- Charles Mingus
- Percy Brice
- Louis Hjulmand
- Jan Johnsson
- Al Cohn
- Serge Chaloff
- Roy Rodney
- Earl Swope
- Terry Gibbs
- Barbara Carroll
- Denzil Best
Tracks
- The Pendulum At Falcon's Lair
- Tamalpais Love Song
- Jack, The Fieldstalker
- Fru Bruel
- Stockholm Sweetnin'
- and more....
Remarks
- Drumless
Another World Album
recorded by John Patitucci in 1993
Another World
Musicians
- John Beasley
- Alex Acuña,Luis Conte
- Steve Tavaglione
- John Patitucci
- Will Kennedy
- Armand Sabal-Lecco,John Patitucci
- Andy Narell
- Jeff Beal
- Dave Weckl
- Alex Acuña
- Michael Brecker
- John Patitucci,Armand Sabal-Lecco
- Alex Acuña,Luis Conte,Will Kennedy
Tracks
- Ivory Coast, Pt. 1
- Ivory Coast, Pt. 2
- Another World
- My Summer Vacation
- Soho Steel
- and more....
Remarks
- Overdub
- Chordless
A Dark And Stormy Day Album
recorded by Alessandro Fadini in 2015
A Dark And Stormy Day
Musicians
- Josiah Boornazian
- Alessandro Fadini
- Jacob Dreyer
- Luke Markham
Tracks
- Introduction To A Dark And Stormy Day
- It Was A Dark And Stormy Day
- Juno
- No Thrills (I)
- No Thrills (II)
- and more....
Remarks
- Solo
Wynton Kelly Musician
- Birth Name
- Wynton Charles Kelly
- Born
- December 2, 1931
Brooklyn, New York - Died
- April 12, 1971
Toronto, Canada
Diatonic Chord Theory
Basics of Diatonic Chord: chord category, voice leading and functions.
- Function
- Tonic
- Sub dominant
- Dominant
- Sub Function
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
Paris 1969, Vol. 1 Album
recorded by Thad Jones & Mel Lewis in 1969
Paris 1969, Vol. 1
Musicians
- Roland Hana
- RIchard Davis
- Mel Lewis
Tracks
- Low Down
- Don't Ever Leave Me
- Mean What You Say
- Willow Tree
- Once Around
- and more....
Hotel Hello Album
recorded by Gary Burton & Steve Swallow in 1974
Hotel Hello
Musicians
- Gary Burton
- Steve Swallow
Tracks
- Chelsea Bells (For Hern)
- Hotel Overture + Vamp
- Hotel Hello
- Inside In
- Domino Biscuit
- and more....
Remarks
- Overdub
- Duo
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
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
Interplay Album
recorded by Bill Evans in 1962
Interplay
Musicians
- Freddie Hubbard
- Jim Hall
- Bill Evans
- Percy Heath
- Philly Joe Jones
Tracks
- You And The Night And The Music
- When You Wish Upon A Star
- I'll Never Smile Again [Take 7]
- Interplay
- You Go To My Head
- and more....
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
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
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
Miles In Berlin Album
recorded by Miles Davis in 1964
Miles In Berlin
Musicians
- Wayne Shorter
- Miles Davis
- Herbie Hancock
- Ron Carter
- Tony Williams
Tracks
- Milestones
- Autumn Leaves
- So What
- Stella By Starlight
- Walkin'
- and more....
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
Personalities Album
recorded by Fabian Almazan in 2010
Personalities
Musicians
- Fabian Almazan
- Inda Oh
- Henry Cole
Tracks
- String Quartet No. 10, Op. 118 - III. Adagio
- H.U.Gs (Historically Underrepresented Groups)
- Personalities
- The Vicarious Life
- Grandmother Song
- and more....
Remarks
- Strings
Pat Metheny Quote
Always be the worst guy in every band you're in.
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
The Last Sessions Album
recorded by Lee Morgan in 1971
The Last Sessions
Musicians
- Billy Harper
- Lee Morgan
- Grachan Moncur III
- Harold Mabern
- Reggie Workman
- Freddie Waits
- Bobbi Humphrey
- Jymie Merritt
Tracks
- Capra Black
- In What Direction Are You Headed?
- Angela
- Croquet Ballet
- Inner Passions Out
Oscar And Benny Album
recorded by Oscar Peterson in 1997
Oscar And Benny
Musicians
- Benny Green,Oscar Peterson
- Ray Brown
- Gregory Hutchinson
Tracks
- For All We Know
- When Lights Are Low
- Yours Is My Heart Alone
- Here's That Rainy Day
- The More I See You
- and more....
Remarks
- 2 p
- Duo
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
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