Diatonic Chord Theory
Basics of Diatonic Chord: chord category, voice leading and functions.
- Function
- Tonic
- Sub dominant
- Dominant
- Sub Function
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’s Piano Album
recorded by Red Garland in 1957 & 1956
Red Garland's Piano
Musicians
- Red Garland
- Paul Chambers
- Art Taylor
Tracks
- Please Send Me Someone To Love
- Stompin' At The Savoy
- The Very Thought Of You
- Almost Like Being In Love
- If I Were A Bell
- and more....
Remarks
- Arco
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
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
The Inch Worm Album
recorded by John Coltrane in 1962
The Inch Worm
Musicians
- John Coltrane
- McCoy Tyner
- Jimmy Garrison
- Elvin Jones
Tracks
- The Inch Worm
- Everytime We Say Goodbye
- Impressions
Chasing Shadows Album
recorded by Tony Grey in 2008
Chasing Shadows
Musicians
- Bob Reynolds
- Oli Rockberger
- Tony Grey
- Martin Valihore
- Dan Brantigan
- Gregoire Maret
- Chris Dave
- Elliot Mason
- Tim Miller
- Ronald Bruner, Jr.
- Lionel Loueke
- Hiromi Uehara
- John Shannon
Tracks
- Walking In Walking Out
- Guiding Light
- No Mans Land
- Don't Look For Love
- Peace Of Mind
- and more....
Ben Williams Quote
My motto has always been to “stay ready” so you never have to “get ready.”
Blues & Roots Album
recorded by Charles Mingus in 1959
Blues & Roots
Musicians
- Jackie McLean
- John Handy
- Booker Ervin
- Pepper Adams
- Jimmy Knepper
- Willie Dennis
- Horace Parlan
- Charles Mingus
- Dannie Richmond
- Mal Waldron
Tracks
- Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
- Cryin' Blues
- Moanin'
- Tensions
- My Jelly Roll Soul
- and more....
Traveling Miles Album
recorded by Cassandra Wilson in 1997
Traveling Miles
Musicians
- Cassandra Wilson
- Olu Dara
- Marvin Sewell,Kevin Breit
- Eric Lewis
- Dave Holland
- Marcus Baylor
- Jeffrey Haynes
- Steve Coleman
- Doug Wamble,Marvin Sewell
- Lonnie Plaxico
- Perry Wilson
- Mino Cinelu
- Doug Wamble
- Marvin Sewell
- Cecilia Smith
- Kevin Breit
- Vincent Henry
- Regina Carter
- Stefon Harris
- Pat Metheny
- Angelique Kidjo,Cassandra Wilson
- Kevin Breit,Marvin Sewell
Tracks
- Miles Runs The Voodoo Down
- Traveling Miles
- Right Here, Right Now
- Time After Time
- When The Sun Goes Down
- and more....
Remarks
- Duo
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
Soultrane Album
recorded by John Coltrane in 1958
Soultrane
Musicians
- John Coltrane
- Red Garland
- Paul Chambers
- Art Taylor
Tracks
- Good Bait
- I Want To Talk About You
- You Say You Care
- Theme For Ernie
- Russian Lullaby
At Newport Album
recorded by Oscar Peterson in 1957
At Newport
Musicians
- Herb Ellis
- Oscar Peterson
- Ray Brown
- Jo Jones
- Sonny Stitt
- Roy Eldridge
Tracks
- Will You Still Be Mine?
- Joy Spring
- A Gal In Calico
- 52nd Street Theme
- Introduction
- and more....
Remarks
- Drumless
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
Chord Inversion Theory
Technically, this is not jazz theory. This is classical music theory.
- 1st Inversion
- 2nd Inversion
- Notation
- 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
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
Jazz Workshop, Vol. 2: Trombone Rapport Album
recorded by Benny Green, J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding & Willie Dennis in 1953
Jazz Workshop, Vol. 2: Trombone Rapport
Musicians
- Bennie Green,J.J. Johnson,Kai Winding,Willie Dennis
- John Lewis
- Charles Mingus
- Art Taylor
Tracks
- I'll Remember April
- Wee Dot (Blues For Some Bones)
Remarks
- 4 tb
Soundtrack Album
recorded by Charles Lloyd in 1968
Soundtrack
Musicians
- Charles Lloyd
- Keith Jarrett
- Ron McClure
- Jack DeJonette
Tracks
- Sombrero Sam
- Voice In The Night
- Pre-Dawn
- Forest Flower '69
Pat Metheny Quote
Always be the worst guy in every band you're in.
Affinity Album
recorded by Oscar Peterson in 1962
Affinity
Musicians
- Oscar Peterson
- Ray Brown
- Ed Thigpen
Tracks
- Waltz For Debby
- Tangerine
- Gravy Waltz
- This Could Be The Start Of Something Big
- Baubles, Bangles And Beads
- and more....
Wynton Kelly Musician
- Birth Name
- Wynton Charles Kelly
- Born
- December 2, 1931
Brooklyn, New York - Died
- April 12, 1971
Toronto, Canada
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
Jazz Perennial: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #7 Album
recorded by Charlie Parker in 1950,1953,1961 & 1949
Jazz Perennial: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #7
Musicians
- Charlie Parker
- Hank Jones
- Ray Brown
- Buddy Rich
- Tony Aless
- Charles Mingus
- Max Roach
- Hal McKusick
- Al Block
- Tommy Mace
- Manny Thaler
- Junior Collins
- Annie Ross,Dave Lambert
- Kenny Dorham
- Tommy Turk
- Al Haig
- Tommy Potter
- Carlos Vidal
Tracks
- Star Eyes
- Blues (Fast)
- I'm In The Mood For Love
- In The Still Of The Night
- Old Folks
- and more....
Remarks
- Choir
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
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