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.
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
An American Diary Album
recorded by Mike Mainieri in 1994
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
Chet Baker Album
recorded by Chet Baker in 1954 & 1957
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
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
Cool Baker Vols. 1 & 2 Album
recorded by Chet Baker in 1952,1953 & 1954
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....
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
Diatonic Chord Theory
Basics of Diatonic Chord: chord category, voice leading and functions.
- Function
- Tonic
- Sub dominant
- Dominant
- Sub Function
Wynton Kelly Musician
- Birth Name
- Wynton Charles Kelly
- Born
- December 2, 1931
Brooklyn, New York - Died
- April 12, 1971
Toronto, Canada
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
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
Duets Album
recorded by Dizzy Gillespie in 1957
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....
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
Earfood Album
recorded by Roy Hargrove in 2007
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....
Eclypso Album
recorded by Tommy Flanagan in 1977
Eclypso
Musicians
- Tommy Flanagan
- George Mraz
- Elvin Jones
Tracks
- Oleo
- Denzil's Best
- A Blue Time
- Relaxin' At Camarillo
- Cup Bearers
- and more....
Time Out Album
recorded by Dave Brubeck in 1959
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....
I Remember Django Album
recorded by Stéphane Grappelli & Barney Kessell in 1969
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....
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
Almost Twilight Album
recorded by David Kikoski in 1999
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....
John Coltrane Quintet With Eric Dolphy Album
recorded by John Coltrane in 1962
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
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
Trompeta Toccata Album
recorded by Kenny Dorham in 1964
Trompeta Toccata
Musicians
- Joe Henderson
- Kenny Dorham
- Tommy Flanagan
- Richard Davis
- Albert "Tootie" Heath
Tracks
- Trompeta Toccata
- Night Watch
- Mamacita
- The Fox
Ben Williams Quote
My motto has always been to “stay ready” so you never have to “get ready.”
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
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