Chord Inversion Theory
Technically, this is not jazz theory. This is classical music theory.
- 1st Inversion
- 2nd Inversion
- Notation
- Function
Chet Baker Album
recorded by Chet Baker in 1954 & 1957
Chet Baker
Musicians
- Bud Shank
- Chet Baker
- Bob Brookmeyer
- Russ Freeman
- Carson Smith
- Shelly Manne
- Gene Allen
- Jim Buffington
- Bob Tricarico
- Seymour Barab
- Russ Savakus
Tracks
- Little Man You've Had A Busy Day
- I'm Glad There Is You
- Dot's Groovy
- Stella By Starlight
- Tommyhawk (AKA Tommy Hawk)
- and more....
Remarks
- Drumless
- Chordless
The World Is Falling Down Album
recorded by Abbey Lincoln in 1990
The World Is Falling Down
Musicians
- Abbey Lincoln
- Jackie McLean
- Clark Terry
- Alain Jean-Marie
- Charlie Haden
- Billy Higgins
Tracks
- The World Is Falling Down
- First Song
- You Must Believe In Spring
- I Got Thunder (And It Rings)
- How High The Moon (La Lune Est Grise... Mon Coeur Aussie)
- and more....
Remarks
- Drumless
Diatonic Chord Theory
Basics of Diatonic Chord: chord category, voice leading and functions.
- Function
- Tonic
- Sub dominant
- Dominant
- Sub Function
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
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
The Rumproller Album
recorded by Lee Morgan in 1965
The Rumproller
Musicians
- Joe Henderson
- Lee Morgan
- Ronnie Mathews
- Victor Sproles
- Billy Higgins
Tracks
- The Rumproller
- Desert Moonlight
- Eclipso
- Edda
- The Lady
- and more....
Night Train Album
recorded by Oscar Peterson in 1962
Night Train
Musicians
- Oscar Peterson
- Ray Brown
- Ed Thigpen
Tracks
- C Jam Blues
- Night Train
- Georgia On My Mind
- Bags' Groove
- Moten Swing
- and more....
The Young Lions Album
recorded by Various Artists in 1960
The Young Lions
Musicians
- Frank Strozier
- Wayne Shorter
- Lee Morgan
- Bobby Timmons
- Bob Cranshaw
- Louis Hayes
- Albert "Tootie" Heath
Tracks
- Seeds Of Sin
- Scourn'
- Fat Lady
- Peaches And Cream
- That's Right
- and more....
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
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
Ben Williams Quote
My motto has always been to “stay ready” so you never have to “get ready.”
Wynton Kelly Musician
- Birth Name
- Wynton Charles Kelly
- Born
- December 2, 1931
Brooklyn, New York - Died
- April 12, 1971
Toronto, Canada
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
3,4,5 The Verve Small Group Sessions Album
recorded by Benny Carter in 1954
3,4,5 The Verve Small Group Sessions
Musicians
- Benny Carter
- Don Abney
- George Duvivier
- Louis Bellson
- Herb Ellis
- Oscar Peterson
- Ray Brown
- Bobby White
- Teddy Wilson
- Jo Jones
Tracks
- Little Girl Blue
- June In January
- Jeepers Creepers
- Rosetta
- The Birth Of The Blues
- and more....
Dave Brubeck Octet Album
recorded by Dave Brubeck in 1950 & 1948
Dave Brubeck Octet
Musicians
- Paul Desmond
- David Van Kriedt
- Bill Smith
- Dick Collins
- Bob Collins
- Dave Brubeck
- Jack Weeks
- Cal Tjader
- Bob Cummings
Tracks
- The Way You Look Tonight
- Love Walked In
- What Is This Thing Called Love?
- September In The Rain
- Prelude
- and more....
Remarks
- No Rhythm Section
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
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
Complete Recordings 1938 – 1942 Album
recorded by Slim & Slam in 1938,1939,1940,1941 & 1942
Complete Recordings 1938 - 1942
Musicians
- Slim Gaillard
- Sam Allen
- Slam Stewart
- Pompey "Guts" Dobson
- Kenneth Hollon
- Loumell Morgan
- Herman Flintall
- Cyril Newman
- William Smith
- Hubert Pettaway
- Al Killian
- Al Killian OR Cyril Newman
- Garvin Bushell
- Henry Goodwin
- Nick Fenton
- Kenneth Holton
- Kenny Clarke
- Tommy Fulford
- Forest "Chico" Hamilton
- Ben Webster
- Jimmy Rowles
- Leo Watson
Tracks
- The Flat Foot Floogie (With A Floy Floy)
- The Flat Foot Floogie (With A Floy Floy)
- Chinatown, My Chinatown
- That's What You Call Romance
- Ti-Pi-Tin
- and more....
Remarks
- Arco
- Duo
- Drumless
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
Chops Album
recorded by Joe Pass in 1978
Chops
Musicians
- Joe Pass
- Neils-Henning Orsted Pedersen
Tracks
- Have You Met Miss Jones?
- Oleo
- Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)
- Five Pound Blues
- Come Rain Or Come Shine
- and more....
Remarks
- Duo
Chinese Butterfly Album
recorded by Chick Corea & Steve Gadd in 2017
Chinese Butterfly
Musicians
- Steve Wilson
- Lionel Loueke
- Chick Corea
- Carlitos Del Puerto
- Steve Gadd
- Luisito Quintero
- Philip Bailey
Tracks
- Chick's Chums
- Serenity
- Like I Was Sayin'
- A Spanish Song
- Chinese Butterfly
- and more....
Jams 2 Album
recorded by Clifford Brown in 1954
Jams 2
Musicians
- Herb Geller,Joe Maini
- Walter Benton
- Clifford Brown
- Kenny Drew
- Courtis Counce
- Max Roach
- Bob Shad
- Dinah Washington
- Herb Geller
- Harold Land
- Clark Terry,Clifford Brown,Maynard Ferguson
- Junior Mance OR Richie Powell
- George Morrow OR Keter Betts
Tracks
- Coronado [Alt Take 2]
- Introduction
- I'll Remember April
- Crazy He Calls Me
Remarks
- 2 as
- 3 tp
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