• Chord Inversion Theory

    2nd Inversion

    Technically, this is not jazz theory. This is classical music theory.

    • 1st Inversion
    • 2nd Inversion
    • Notation
    • Function

    updated on Jun 30, 2015

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  • Pat Metheny Quote

    Always be the worst guy in every band you're in.

    updated on Jun 3, 2017

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  • Red Garland Musician

    Red Garland

    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

    updated on Jan 21, 2017

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  • An American Diary Album

    recorded by Mike Mainieri in 1994

    Album art work of An American Diary by Mike Mainieri

    An American Diary

    Musicians

    • Joe Lovano
    • Mike Mainieri
    • Eddie Gomez
    • Peter Erskine

    Tracks

    • Somewhere
    • King Kong
    • Piano Sonata (Vivace)
    • Piano Sonata No. 1
    • Town Meeting
    • and more....

    Remarks

    • Arco

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • Chet Baker Album

    recorded by Chet Baker in 1954 & 1957

    Album art work of Chet Baker by Chet Baker

    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

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • 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

    updated on Mar 27, 2016

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  • Cool Baker Vols. 1 & 2 Album

    recorded by Chet Baker in 1952,1953 & 1954

    Album art work of Cool Baker Vols. 1 & 2 by Chet Baker

    Cool Baker Vols. 1 & 2

    Musicians

    • Chet Baker
    • Russ Freeman
    • Red Mitchell
    • Bobby White
    • Bob Whitlock
    • Carson Smith
    • Larry Bunker
    • Joe Mondragon
    • Shelly Manne
    • Bob Neel

    Tracks

    • Isn't It Romantic?
    • The Lamp Is Low
    • This Time The Dream's On Me
    • Maid In Mexico
    • Russ Job
    • and more....

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • Cherokee Song

    Cherokee Analyze Sheet

    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

    updated on Sep 3, 2015

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  • Diatonic Chord Theory

    Basics of Diatonic Chord: chord category, voice leading and functions.

    • Function
    • Tonic
    • Sub dominant
    • Dominant
    • Sub Function

    updated on Aug 22, 2015

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  • Wynton Kelly Musician

    Wynton Kelly

    Birth Name
    Wynton Charles Kelly
    Born
    December 2, 1931
    Brooklyn, New York
    Died
    April 12, 1971
    Toronto, Canada

    updated on Jan 21, 2017

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  • 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

    updated on Aug 22, 2015

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  • 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

    updated on Mar 20, 2016

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  • Duets Album

    recorded by Dizzy Gillespie in 1957

    Album art work of Duets by Dizzy Gillespie

    Duets

    Musicians

    • Sonny Rollins
    • Dizzy Gillespie
    • Ray Bryant
    • Tommy Bryant
    • Charlie Persip
    • Sonny Stitt

    Tracks

    • Wheatleigh Hall
    • Sumphin'
    • Con Alma
    • Con Alma [Alt Take]
    • Haute Mon'
    • and more....

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • 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

    updated on Aug 23, 2016

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  • Earfood Album

    recorded by Roy Hargrove in 2007

    Album art work of Earfood by Roy Hargrove

    Earfood

    Musicians

    • Justin Robinson
    • Roy Hargrove
    • Gerald Clayton
    • Danton Boller
    • Montez Coleman

    Tracks

    • I'm Not So Sure
    • Brown
    • Strasbourg/St. Denis
    • Starmaker
    • Joy Is Sorrow Unmasked
    • and more....

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • Eclypso Album

    recorded by Tommy Flanagan in 1977

    Album art work of Eclypso by Tommy Flanagan

    Eclypso

    Musicians

    • Tommy Flanagan
    • George Mraz
    • Elvin Jones

    Tracks

    • Oleo
    • Denzil's Best
    • A Blue Time
    • Relaxin' At Camarillo
    • Cup Bearers
    • and more....

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • Time Out Album

    recorded by Dave Brubeck in 1959

    Album art work of Time Out by Dave Brubeck

    Time Out

    Musicians

    • Paul Desmond
    • Dave Brubeck
    • Eugene Wright
    • Joe Morello

    Tracks

    • Blue Rondo A La Turk
    • Strange Meadow Lark
    • Take Five
    • Three To Get Ready
    • Kathy's Waltz
    • and more....

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • I Remember Django Album

    recorded by Stéphane Grappelli & Barney Kessell in 1969

    Album art work of I Remember Django by Stéphane Grappelli & Barney Kessell

    I Remember Django

    Musicians

    • Stéphane Grappelli
    • Barney Kessel
    • Nini Rosso
    • Michel Guidry
    • Jean-Louis Viale

    Tracks

    • I Remember Django
    • Honeysuckle Rose
    • I Can't Get Started (With You)
    • What A Difference A Day Made
    • More Than You Know
    • and more....

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • Beautiful Love Song

    Beautiful Love Analyze Sheet

    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

    updated on Dec 4, 2015

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  • Almost Twilight Album

    recorded by David Kikoski in 1999

    Album art work of Almost Twilight by David Kikoski

    Almost Twilight

    Musicians

    • David Kikoski
    • John Patitucci
    • Jeff "Tain" Watts

    Tracks

    • Waiting For G.M.
    • Rose Part 1 And 2
    • Water
    • Games
    • Almost Twilight
    • and more....

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • John Coltrane Quintet With Eric Dolphy Album

    recorded by John Coltrane in 1962

    Album art work of John Coltrane Quintet With Eric Dolphy by John Coltrane

    John Coltrane Quintet With Eric Dolphy

    Musicians

    • John Coltrane
    • Eric Dolphy
    • McCoy Tyner
    • Jimmy Garrison
    • Elvin Jones

    Tracks

    • My Favorite Things
    • Mr. P.C.
    • Miles' Mode

    updated on Apr 6, 2023

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  • Ray Brown Musician

    Ray Brown

    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

    updated on Oct 25, 2015

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  • Trompeta Toccata Album

    recorded by Kenny Dorham in 1964

    Album art work of Trompeta Toccata by Kenny Dorham

    Trompeta Toccata

    Musicians

    • Joe Henderson
    • Kenny Dorham
    • Tommy Flanagan
    • Richard Davis
    • Albert "Tootie" Heath

    Tracks

    • Trompeta Toccata
    • Night Watch
    • Mamacita
    • The Fox

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • Ben Williams Quote

    My motto has always been to “stay ready” so you never have to “get ready.”

    updated on Aug 30, 2015

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  • Bye Bye Blackbird Song

    Bye Bye Blackbird analysys sheet

    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

    updated on Mar 20, 2016

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