Wynton Kelly Musician
- Birth Name
- Wynton Charles Kelly
- Born
- December 2, 1931
Brooklyn, New York - Died
- April 12, 1971
Toronto, Canada
A Night At The Village Vanguard Album
recorded by Sonny Rollins in 1957
A Night At The Village Vanguard
Musicians
- Sonny Rollins
- Don Bailey
- Pete LaRoca
- Wilbur Ware
- Elvin Jones
Tracks
- A Night In Tunisia [Afternoon Take]
- I've Got You Under My Skin
- A Night In Tunisia [Evening Take]
- Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
- Four
- and more....
Remarks
- Chordless
- Latin~Medium Up Swing~Latin
- Latin~Up Swing~Latin
- Latin~Medium Fast Swing~Latin
- Brush
- Medium Swing
- Up Swing
- N/A
- Ballad (Double Time Feel)
- Burnin Swing
- Medium Fast Swing
- Medium Up 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
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
Philet De Sole (Philly Of Soul) Album
recorded by Philly Joe Jones in 1981
Philet De Sole (Philly Of Soul)
Musicians
- Hirshel McGinnis
- Hal Singer
- Roger Guerin
- Glenn Ferris
- Gene Adler
- Wilbur Little
- Philly Joe Jones
Tracks
- Two Bass Hit
- Our Delight
- Dedicated To Tadd
- Trailway Express
- Hi-Fly
- and more....
Monday Night Album
recorded by Thad Jones & Mel Lewis in 1968
Monday Night
Musicians
- Thad Jones
- Roland Hanna
- Richard Davis
- Mel Lewis
Tracks
- Mornin' Reverend
- Kids Are Pretty People
- St. Louis Blues
- The Waltz You "Swang" For Me
- Say It Softly
- and more....
Diatonic Chord Theory
Basics of Diatonic Chord: chord category, voice leading and functions.
- Function
- Tonic
- Sub dominant
- Dominant
- Sub Function
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
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
Brecker Bros. Album
recorded by Brecker Brothers in 1975
Brecker Bros.
Musicians
- David Saborn
- Michael Brecker
- Randy Brecker
- Bob Mann
- Don Grolnick
- Will Lee
- Harvey Mason
- Ralph MacDonald
- Christopher Parker,Harvey Mason
Tracks
- Some Skunk Funk
- Sponge
- A Creature Of Many Faces
- Twilight
- Sneakin' Up Behind You
- 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
Trilogue – Live At The Berlin Jazz Days Album
recorded by Jaco Pastorius in 1976
Trilogue - Live At The Berlin Jazz Days
Musicians
- Albert Mangelsdorff
- Jaco Pastorius
- Alphonse Mouzon
Tracks
- Trilogue
- Zores Mores
- Foreign Fun
- Accidental Meeting
- Ant Steps On An Elephant's Toe
Remarks
- Chordless
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.
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
A Harold Arlen Showcase Album
recorded by Kenny Drew in 1957
A Harold Arlen Showcase
Musicians
- Kenny Drew
- Wilbur Ware
Tracks
- Come Rain Or Come Shine
- That Old Black Magic
- Over The Rainbow
- Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
- As Long As I Live
- and more....
Remarks
- Solo
- Duo
Feelin’ The Spirit Album
recorded by Grant Green in 1962
Feelin' The Spirit
Musicians
- Grant Green
- Herbie Hancock
- Butch Warren
- Billy Higgins
- Garvin Masseaux
Tracks
- Just A Closer Walk With Thee
- Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho
- Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
- Go Down Moses
- Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
- and more....
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
The Birthday Concert Album
recorded by Jaco Pastorius in 1981
The Birthday Concert
Musicians
- Michael Brecker
- Bob Mintzer
- Othello Molineaux,Paul Hornmuller
- Jaco Pastorius
- Peter Erskine
- Don Alias,Oscar Salas
- Robert Thomas, Jr.
Tracks
- Soul Intro~The Chicken
- Continuum
- Invitation
- Three Views Of A Secret
- Liberty City
- and more....
Remarks
- Big Band
- Solo
Timefall Album
recorded by Lex Korten in 2020
Timefall
Musicians
- Lex Korten
Tracks
- Timefall (Intro)
- Emerald City
Remarks
- Overdub
Live In Europe 1969: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 2 Album
recorded by Miles Davis in 1969
Live In Europe 1969: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 2
Musicians
- André Francis
- Miles Davis
- Wayne Shorter
- Chick Corea
- Dave Holland
- Jack DeJohnette
- George Wein
Tracks
- Introduction By André Francis
- Directions
- Miles Runs The Voodoo Down
- Milestones
- Footprints
- and more....
Remarks
- 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
Signs Of Life Album
recorded by Peter Bernstein in 1994
Signs Of Life
Musicians
- Peter Bernstein
- Brad Mehldau
- Christian McBride
- Gregory Hutchinson
Tracks
- Blues For Bulgaria
- Jet Stream
- Jive Coffee
- The Things We Did Last Summer
- Minor Changes
- and more....
Remarks
- Odd Meter
- Arco
- Duo
Ben Williams Quote
My motto has always been to “stay ready” so you never have to “get ready.”
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
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