• 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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  • 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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  • Schizophrenia Album

    recorded by Wayne Shorter in 1967

    Album art work of Schizophrenia by Wayne Shorter

    Schizophrenia

    Musicians

    • James Spaulding
    • Wayne Shorter
    • Curtis Fuller
    • Herbie Hancock
    • Ron Carter
    • Joe Chambers

    Tracks

    • Tom Thumb
    • Go
    • Schizophrenia
    • Kryptonite
    • Miyako
    • and more....

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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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 Odyssey Of Immortal Jazz Performances Album

    recorded by Various Artists in 1956,1955,1954,1953,1952 & 1957

    Album art work of An Odyssey Of Immortal Jazz Performances by Various Artists

    An Odyssey Of Immortal Jazz Performances

    Musicians

    • Art Pepper
    • Marty Paich
    • Buddy Clark
    • Frankie Capp
    • Larry Bunker
    • Red Mitchell
    • Don Heath
    • Joe Mondragon
    • Frank Capp
    • Fred Katz
    • William Donati
    • Carson Smith
    • Bob Gordon
    • Herbie Harper
    • Maury Dell
    • Don Prell
    • George Redman
    • Oscar Moore
    • Carl Perkins
    • Joe Comfort
    • Lee Young
    • Bob Enevoldson
    • Tony Rizzi
    • Paul Smith
    • Sam Cheifetz
    • Irv Cottler
    • George Jenkins
    • Mike Pacheco
    • Bob Enevoldsen
    • Don Overburg
    • Jimmy Giuffre
    • Shorty Rogers
    • Dick Taylor,Milt Bernhart
    • Frank Patchern
    • Howawrd Rumsey
    • Shelly Manne
    • Robert Gil
    • Julio Ayala
    • Carlos Vidal
    • Frank Guerrero
    • Plas Johnson
    • Ray Johnson
    • Duke Harris

    Tracks

    • Melancholy Madeline
    • Loaded With Bass
    • Jump For Me
    • Firefly
    • Babette
    • and more....

    Remarks

    • Drumless

    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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  • 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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  • Soul Español Album

    recorded by Oscar Peterson in 1966

    Album art work of Soul Español by Oscar Peterson

    Soul Español

    Musicians

    • Oscar Peterson
    • Sam Jones
    • Louis Hayes
    • Henley Gibson
    • Harold Jones
    • Marshall Thompson

    Tracks

    • Mas Que Nada
    • Black Orpheus (Manhã de Carnaval)
    • Call Me
    • How Insensitive (Insensatez)
    • Carioca (El Tambores)
    • and more....

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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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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  • 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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  • Oracle Album

    recorded by Gary Peacock & Ralph Towner in 1993

    Album art work of Oracle by Gary Peacock & Ralph Towner

    Oracle

    Musicians

    • Ralph Towner
    • Gary Peacock

    Tracks

    • Gaya
    • Flutter Step
    • Empty Carrousel
    • Hat And Cane
    • Inside Inside
    • and more....

    Remarks

    • Duo

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • Michael Stephenson Meets The Alexander Claffy Trio Album

    recorded by Michael Stephenson & Alexander Claffy in 2020

    Album art work of Michael Stephenson Meets The Alexander Claffy Trio by Michael Stephenson & Alexander Claffy

    Michael Stephenson Meets The Alexander Claffy Trio

    Musicians

    • Michael Stephenson
    • Benny Benack III
    • Julius Rodriguez
    • Alexander Claffy
    • Itay Morchi

    Tracks

    • Greenbacks
    • Ain't That Love
    • Did You Call Her Today?
    • For All We Know
    • Sweet Lorraine
    • and more....

    Remarks

    • Duo

    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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  • Play Date Album

    recorded by Chris Bergson & Neal Miner in 2010

    Album art work of Play Date by Chris Bergson & Neal Miner

    Play Date

    Musicians

    • Chris Bergson
    • Neal Miner

    Tracks

    • Open Road
    • Are You Sure
    • I Didn't Know What Time It Was
    • Like Someone In Love
    • Deserted Beach
    • and more....

    Remarks

    • Duo

    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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  • Changing Partners Album

    recorded by Harvey Mason in 2006

    Album art work of Changing Partners by Harvey Mason

    Changing Partners

    Musicians

    • Makoto Ozone
    • James Genus
    • Harvey Mason
    • Jacky Terrasson
    • Dave Grusin
    • Darek Oles
    • Eric Reed
    • Buster Williams
    • Chick Corea
    • Dave Carpenter
    • Gonzalo Rubalcaba
    • Stanley Clarke
    • Joey Calderazzo
    • Orlando Le Fleming

    Tracks

    • All Of You
    • Change Partners
    • That Night
    • Mean Old Man
    • You Don't Know What Love Is
    • and more....

    updated on Apr 6, 2023

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  • Midnight Session Album

    recorded by Milt Jackson & Ray Brown in 1987

    Album art work of Midnight Session by Milt Jackson & Ray Brown

    Midnight Session

    Musicians

    • Milt Jackson
    • Cedar Walton
    • Ray Brown
    • Mickey Roker

    Tracks

    • Bags' Groove
    • Close Enough For Love (Theme From "Agath")
    • Straight No Chaser
    • Blue Monk
    • 'Round Midnight
    • and more....

    Remarks

    • Duo
    • Arco
    • Solo

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • On Fire Album

    recorded by Barney Kessel in 1965 & 1962

    Album art work of On Fire by Barney Kessel

    On Fire

    Musicians

    • Barney Kessel
    • Jerry Scheff
    • Frank Capp
    • Buddy Woodson
    • Stan Levey

    Tracks

    • Slow Burn
    • Just In Time
    • The Shadow Of Your Smile
    • Recado Bossa Nova
    • Sweet Baby
    • and more....

    Remarks

    • Solo

    updated on Apr 5, 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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  • 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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  • When You Wish Upon A Star Album

    recorded by Roland Hanna in 1979 & 1975

    Album art work of When You Wish Upon A Star by Roland Hanna

    When You Wish Upon A Star

    Musicians

    • Roland Hanna
    • George Mraz
    • Ron Carter
    • Ben Riley

    Tracks

    • When You Wish Upon A Star
    • Maria
    • Sunrise Sunset
    • I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
    • Can't Help Lovin' That Man
    • and more....

    Remarks

    • Duo
    • Arco

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • Mingus At Monterey Album

    recorded by Charles Mingus in 1964

    Album art work of Mingus At Monterey by Charles Mingus

    Mingus At Monterey

    Musicians

    • Jaki Byard
    • Charles Mingus
    • Dannie Richmond
    • Charles McPherson
    • Lonnie Hillyer
    • John Handy
    • Buddy Collette
    • Jack Nimitz
    • Bobby Bryant
    • Melvin Moore
    • Lou Blackburn
    • Red Callender

    Tracks

    • Introduction~I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
    • In A Sentimental Mood
    • All Too Soon
    • Mood Indigo
    • Sophisticated Lady
    • and more....

    Remarks

    • Arco

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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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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