• 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • The Many Faces Of Art Farmer Album

    recorded by Art Farmer in 1964

    Album art work of The Many Faces Of Art Farmer by Art Farmer

    The Many Faces Of Art Farmer

    Musicians

    • Charles McPherson
    • Art Farmer
    • Tommy Flanagan
    • Steve Swallow
    • Bobby Thomas
    • Ron Carter

    Tracks

    • Happy Feet
    • Hyacinth
    • Ally
    • Minuet In G
    • All About Art
    • 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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  • 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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  • Blues & Politics Album

    recorded by Mingus Big Band in 1999

    Album art work of Blues & Politics by Mingus Big Band

    Blues & Politics

    Musicians

    • Charles McPherson
    • Lonnie Hillyer
    • Jaki Byard
    • Charles Mingus
    • Dannie Richmond
    • Dave Kikoski,John Hicks
    • Andy McKee,Boris Koslov
    • Gene Jackson,Johnathan Blake
    • Eric Mingus

    Tracks

    • It Was A Lonely Day In Selma, Alabama~Freedom
    • Haitian Fight Song
    • Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
    • Don't Let It Happen Here
    • Meditations For A Pair Of Wire-Cutters
    • and more....

    Remarks

    • Big Band
    • Arco

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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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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  • Tenor Giant Album

    recorded by Don Byas in 1945

    Album art work of Tenor Giant by Don Byas

    Tenor Giant

    Musicians

    • Don Byas
    • Erroll Garner
    • Slam Stewart
    • Harold "Doc" West
    • Johnny Guarnieri
    • J.C. Heard

    Tracks

    • Three O'Clock In The Morning
    • One O'Clock Jump
    • Harvard Blues
    • Slammin' Around
    • Laura
    • and more....

    Remarks

    • Arco

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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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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  • Live In Lausanne 1962 Album

    recorded by Bud Powell in 1962

    Album art work of Live In Lausanne 1962 by Bud Powell

    Live In Lausanne 1962

    Musicians

    • Bud Powell
    • Bob Jacquillard
    • Mike Stevenot

    Tracks

    • Anthropology
    • Billie's Bounce
    • Lover, Come Back To Me
    • 'Round Midnight
    • How High The Moon~Ornithology
    • and more....

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • Chet Album

    recorded by Chet Baker in 1958 & 1959

    Album art work of Chet by Chet Baker

    Chet

    Musicians

    • Pepper Adams
    • Herbie Mann
    • Chet Baker
    • Bill Evans
    • Paul Chambers
    • Connie Kay
    • Kenny Burrell
    • Philly Joe Jones

    Tracks

    • Alone Together
    • How High The Moon
    • It Never Entered My Mind
    • 'Tis Autumn
    • If You Could See Me Now
    • and more....

    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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  • A Closer View Album

    recorded by Ralph Towner & Gary Peacock in 1995

    Album art work of A Closer View by Ralph Towner & Gary Peacock

    A Closer View

    Musicians

    • Ralph Towner
    • Gary Peacock

    Tracks

    • Opalesque
    • Viewpoint
    • Mingusiana
    • Creeper
    • Infrared
    • and more....

    Remarks

    • Duo

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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  • Peace Album

    recorded by Chet Baker in 1982

    Album art work of Peace by Chet Baker

    Peace

    Musicians

    • Chet Baker
    • David Friedman
    • Buster Williams
    • Joe Chambers

    Tracks

    • 3 + 1 = 5
    • Peace
    • Lament For Thelonious
    • The Song Is You
    • Shadows
    • and more....

    Remarks

    • Duo

    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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  • Chant Album

    recorded by Donald Byrd in 1961

    Album art work of Chant by Donald Byrd

    Chant

    Musicians

    • Pepper Adams
    • Donald Byrd
    • Herbie Hancock
    • Doug Watkins
    • Eddy Robinson

    Tracks

    • I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)
    • You're Next
    • Chant
    • That's All
    • Great God
    • and more....

    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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  • You’re Under Arrest Album

    recorded by Miles Davis in 1984 & 1985

    Album art work of You're Under Arrest by Miles Davis

    You're Under Arrest

    Musicians

    • Bob Berg
    • Miles Davis
    • John Scofield
    • Robert Irving III
    • Darryl Jones
    • Al Foster
    • Steve Thorton
    • Vince Wilburn, Jr.
    • John McLaughlin

    Tracks

    • One Phone Call~Street Scenes
    • Human Nature
    • MD 1~Something's On Your Mind~MD 2
    • Ms. Morrisine
    • Katia Prelude
    • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • The Complete Blue Note Sixties Sessions Album

    recorded by Herbie Hancock in 1998 & 1966

    Album art work of The Complete Blue Note Sixties Sessions by Herbie Hancock

    The Complete Blue Note Sixties Sessions

    Musicians

    • Donald Byrd
    • Jackie McLean
    • Bobby Hutcherson
    • Stanley Turrentine
    • Melvin Lastie
    • Billy Butler,Eric Gale
    • Herbie Hancock
    • Bob Cranshaw
    • Bernard Purdie

    Tracks

    • Three Wishes
    • Yams
    • Theme from "Blow Up"
    • Don't Even Go There

    updated on Apr 6, 2023

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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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  • Complete Recordngs: Trackin’ + I Only Have Eyes for You (Bonus Track Version) Album

    recorded by Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis in 1960 & 1961

    Album art work of Complete Recordngs: Trackin' + I Only Have Eyes for You (Bonus Track Version) by Eddie

    Complete Recordngs: Trackin' + I Only Have Eyes for You (Bonus Track Version)

    Musicians

    • Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis
    • Shirley Scott
    • George Duvivier
    • Arthur Edgehill
    • Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis,Johnny Griffin
    • Junior Mance
    • Larry Gales
    • Ben Riley

    Tracks

    • What's New? [Alt Take]
    • Beano [Alt Take]

    Remarks

    • 2 ts

    updated on Apr 5, 2023

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