The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays Album
recorded by Antônio Carlos Jobim in 1963
The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays
Musicians
- Leo Wright
- Antônio Carlos Jobim
- George Duvivier
- Edison Machado
- Jimmy Cleveland
Tracks
- The Girl From Ipanema (Garôta de Ipanema)
- Once I Loved (Amor Em Paz)
- Agua De Beber (Water To Drink)
- Dreamer (Vivo Sonhando)
- Favela (O Morro Não Tem Vez)
- and more....
Remarks
- Strings
Big Band Album
recorded by Joe Henderson in 1992
Big Band
Musicians
- Joe Henderson
- Ronnie Mathews
- Christian McBride
- Joe Chambers
- Chick Corea
- Lewis Nash
- Freddie Hubbard
- Al Foster
- Nicholas Payton
- Helio Alves
- Nilson Matta
- Paulo Braga
Tracks
- Without A Song
- Isotope
- Inner Urge
- Black Narcissus
- A Shade Of Jade
- and more....
Remarks
- Big Band
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
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
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
Ben Williams Quote
My motto has always been to “stay ready” so you never have to “get ready.”
Soul Believer Album
recorded by Milt Jackson in 1978
Soul Believer
Musicians
- Milt Jackson
- Cedar Walton
- Michael Lang
- Ray Brown
- Billy Higgins
- Ian Underwood
- Plas Johnson
- Dennis Budimir
- Frank Severino
Tracks
- Ain't Misbehavin'
- Don't Worry About Me
- I've Got The Blues
- Hearstrings
- Roll 'em Pete
- and more....
All Stars Live At The Royal Roost Album
recorded by Charlie Parker in 1949
All Stars Live At The Royal Roost
Musicians
- Charlie Parker
- Lucky Thompson
- Kenny Dorham
- Al Haig
- Tommy Potter
- Max Roach
- Milt Jackson
- Buddy Stewart,Dave Lambert
Tracks
- Barbados
- Antrhopology
- Deedle [No.1]
- Deedle [No.2]
- Cheryl (Royal Roost Bop)
- and more....
Black Fire Album
recorded by Andrew Hill in 1963
Black Fire
Musicians
- Joe Henderson
- Andrew Hill
- Richard Davis
- Roy Haynes
Tracks
- Pumpkin
- Subterfuge
- Black Fire
- Cantarnos
- Tired Trade
- and more....
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
Standard Collection, Vol. 1 Album
recorded by The Great Jazz Trio in 1988
Standard Collection, Vol. 1
Musicians
- Hank Jones
- Mads Vinding
- Billy Hart
Tracks
- After You've Gone
- Summertime
- The Days Of Wine And Roses
- As Time Goes By
- You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
- and more....
Remarks
- Solo
Chord Inversion Theory
Technically, this is not jazz theory. This is classical music theory.
- 1st Inversion
- 2nd Inversion
- Notation
- Function
Pat Metheny Quote
Always be the worst guy in every band you're in.
The Procrastinator Album
recorded by Lee Morgan in 1967
The Procrastinator
Musicians
- Wayne Shorter
- Lee Morgan
- Bobby Hutcherson
- Herbie Hancock
- Ron Carter
- Billy Higgins
Tracks
- The Procrastinator
- Party Time
- Dear Sir
- Stop-Start
- Rio
- and more....
The Complete Reprise Recordings Album
recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1969
The Complete Reprise Recordings
Musicians
- Frank Sinatra
- Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Bill Miller,Eumir Deodato
- Chuck Berghofer
- Claudio Slon,Francisco de Souza,João Palma
- Claudio Slon,Francisco de Souza
Tracks
- The Song Of The Sabiá (Sabiá)
- Desafinado (Off Key)
- Bonita
Remarks
- Strings
Wrapped Tight Album
recorded by Coleman Hawkins in 1965
Wrapped Tight
Musicians
- Coleman Hawkins
- Bill Berry
- Urbie Green
- Barry Harris
- Buddy Catlett
- Eddie Locke
- Snooky Young
Tracks
- Wrapped Tight
- Intermezzo
- Out Of Nowhere
- Indian Summer
- Red Roses For A Blue Lady
- 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
Eldar Album
recorded by Eldar Djangirov in 2004
Eldar
Musicians
- Eldar Djangirov
- John Patitucci
- Todd Strait
- Michael Brecker
Tracks
- Sweet Georgia Brown
- Nature Boy
- Moanin'
- Point Of View
- Raindrops
- and more....
Remarks
- Solo
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
Wynton Kelly Musician
- Birth Name
- Wynton Charles Kelly
- Born
- December 2, 1931
Brooklyn, New York - Died
- April 12, 1971
Toronto, Canada
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
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
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
Diatonic Chord Theory
Basics of Diatonic Chord: chord category, voice leading and functions.
- Function
- Tonic
- Sub dominant
- Dominant
- Sub Function
Ellington Uptown + The Liberian Suite + Masterpieces By Ellington Album
recorded by Duke Ellington in 1948,1952 & 1947
Ellington Uptown + The Liberian Suite + Masterpieces By Ellington
Musicians
- Fred Guy
- Duke Ellington
- Wendell Marshall
- Sonny Greer
- Betty Roche,Jimmy Grisson
- Billy Strayhorn,Duke Ellington
- Louie Bellson
- Junior Raglin,Oscar Pettiford
- Elaine Jones
Tracks
- The Tattooed Bride
- Come On Home
- The Liberian Suite: I Like The Sunrise [Alt Take]
- The Liberian Suite: I Like The Sunrise [Alt Take]
- The Liberian Suite: Dance No.1 [Alt Take]
- and more....
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