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.
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
Getz/Gilberto Album
recorded by Stan Getz & João Gilberto in 1963
Getz/Gilberto
Musicians
- Astrud Gilberto
- João Gilberto
- Stan Getz
- Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Sebastião Neto
- Milton Banana
Tracks
- The Girl From Ipanema (Garôta de Ipanema)
- Doralice
- Prá Machucar Meu Coração
- Desafinado
- Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars)
- and more....
Big City Sounds Album
recorded by Art Farmer & Benny Golson in 1960
Big City Sounds
Musicians
- Benny Golson
- Art Farmer
- Tom McIntosh
- Cedar Walton
- Tommy Williams
- Albert "Tootie" Heath
Tracks
- The Cool One
- Blues On Down
- Hi-Fly
- My Funny Valentine
- Wonder Why
- and more....
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Album
recorded by Rachel Z in 2003
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Musicians
- Rachel Z
- Nicki Parrott
- Bobbie Rae
Tracks
- Heart-Shaped Box
- Crestfallen
- Fragile
- In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
- and more....
Mistura Fina Album
recorded by John Patitucci in 1994
Mistura Fina
Musicians
- Steve Tavaglione
- John Beasley
- John Patitucci
- Michael Shapiro
- Alex Acuna
- Bill Cantos,Cathy Brandolino,Kevyn Lettau,Kleber Jorge,Lou Pardini,Scott Mayo
- João Bosco
- Cathy Brandolino
- David Goldblatt
- Armand Sabal-Leco
- Dave Weckl
- Dori Caymmi
- Cathy Brandolino,Ivan Lins
- Kleber Jorge
- Michael Chapiro
- Joao Bosco
- Ivan Lins
- Peter Erskine
- Kevyn Lettau
Tracks
- Mistura Fina
- Bate Balaio (Rockson Do Pandeiro)
- Puccini
- Samba Novo
- The Four Loves
- and more....
Remarks
- Solo
Ben Williams Quote
My motto has always been to “stay ready” so you never have to “get ready.”
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 Family Affair Album
recorded by Christian McBride in 1998
A Family Affair
Musicians
- Tim Warfield
- Charles Craig
- Christian McBride
- Gregory Hutchinson
- Munyungo Jackson
- Will Downing
- Russell Malone
- Mary Vesta Williams
Tracks
- I'm Coming Home
- A Dream Of You
- Family Affair
- Theme From Our Fairytale
- ...Or So You Thought
- and more....
Remarks
- Arco
- Duo
- Chordless
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
Diz ‘n Bird At Carnegie Hall Album
recorded by Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie in 1947
Diz 'n Bird At Carnegie Hall
Musicians
- Charlie Parker
- Dizzy Gillespie
- John Lewis
- Al MeKibbon
- Joe Harris
- Kenny "Pancho" Hagood
- Milt Jackson
- Al McKibbon
- Lorenzo Salan
- Chano Pozo
Tracks
- A Night In Tunisia
- Dizzy Atmosphere
- Groovin' High
- Confirmation
- Koko
- and more....
Remarks
- Big Band
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
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
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
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
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
Porgy & Bess Album
recorded by Mundell Lowe in 1958
Porgy & Bess
Musicians
- Ben Webster
- Tony Scott
- Art Farmer
- Don Elliott
- Mundell Lowe
- George Duvivier
- Osie Johnson
- Ed Shaughnessy
Tracks
- Summertime
- Bess, You Is My Woman Now
- I Loves You, Porgy
- I Got Plenty Of Nothing
- Oh, Bess, Oh Where's My Bess
- and more....
Remarks
- Drumless
Live In Japan Album
recorded by John Coltrane in 1966
Live In Japan
Musicians
- Pharoah Sanders
- John Coltrane
- Alice Coltrane
- Jimmy Garrison
- Rashied Alie
Tracks
- Crescent
Origins: The Savoy Sessions Album
recorded by J.J. Johnson in 1949
Origins: The Savoy Sessions
Musicians
- Sonny Rollins
- J.J. Johnson
- John Lewis
- Gene Ramey
- Shadow Wilson
Tracks
- Audobon [Take 1]
- Audobon
- Goof Square - 4
- Goof Square [Take 8]
Diatonic Chord Theory
Basics of Diatonic Chord: chord category, voice leading and functions.
- Function
- Tonic
- Sub dominant
- Dominant
- Sub Function
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
Winters Again Album
recorded by Jerri Winters in 1962
Winters Again
Musicians
- Jerri Winters
- Romeo Penque
- Anthony Miranda
- Howard Collins
- Mundell Lowe
- Eddie Costa
- George Duvivier
- Ed Shaughnessy
Tracks
- The Lost And The Lonely
- I'm Afraid To Love You
- Elmer's Tune
- This Is Our Song Of Love
- A Gal In Calico
- and more....
Remarks
- Strings
Extensions Album
recorded by Dave Holland in 1989
Extensions
Musicians
- Steve Coleman
- Kevin Eubanks
- Dave Holland
- Marvin "Smitty" Smith
Tracks
- Nemesis
- Processional
- Black Hole
- The Oracle
- 101 Degrees Fahrenheit (Slow Meltdown)
- and more....
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