Chord Inversion Theory
Technically, this is not jazz theory. This is classical music theory.
- 1st Inversion
- 2nd Inversion
- Notation
- Function
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
Wynton Kelly Musician
- Birth Name
- Wynton Charles Kelly
- Born
- December 2, 1931
Brooklyn, New York - Died
- April 12, 1971
Toronto, Canada
Live At Montmartre Album
recorded by Rodney Green in 2016
Live At Montmartre
Musicians
- Warren Wolf
- Jacob Christoffersen
- David Wong
- Rodney Green
Tracks
- Bud Powell
- Humpty Dumpty
- Emily
- Well, You Needn't
- 'Round Midnight
- and more....
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
Line By Line Album
recorded by John Patitucci in 2006
Line By Line
Musicians
- Adam Rogers
- John Patitucci
- Brian Blade
- Chris Potter
- Elizabeth Lim-Dutton,Richard Wood
- Lawrence Dutton
- Sachi Patitucci
- Jeremy MacCoy
- Jeremy MacCoy,John Patitucci
Tracks
- The Root
- Agitato
- Circular
- Folklore
- Dry September
- and more....
Remarks
- Duo
- Arco
- Strings
- Solo
Shift Album
recorded by Young Gu Kim in 2018
Shift
Musicians
- Young Gu Kim
- Seungho Jang
- Jun Young Song
Tracks
- Circle
- Shift
- Snow
- Eight
- Light Gray
- and more....
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
Birckhead Album
recorded by Brent Birckhead in 2019
Birckhead
Musicians
- Brent Birckhead
- Corey Wallace
- Samir Moulay
- Mark Meadows
- Romeir Mendez
- Carroll Dashiell III
Tracks
- 3 Uptown
- The Alchemist
- Flux
- 4 And 6
- Song For Nicole (Prelude)
- and more....
Bill Henderson With The Oscar Peterson Trio Album
recorded by Bill Henderson & The Oscar Peterson in 1963
Bill Henderson With The Oscar Peterson Trio
Musicians
- Bill Henderson
- Oscar Peterson
- Ray Brown
- Ed Thigpen
Tracks
- You Are My Sunshine
- The Lamp Is Low
- All Or Nothing At All
- I Wish You Love
- Gravy Waltz
- and more....
Remarks
- Duo
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
Pat Metheny Quote
Always be the worst guy in every band you're in.
The Three Primary Colors Album
recorded by Yousuke Onuma in 2004
The Three Primary Colors
Musicians
- Yousuke Onuma
- Richard Bona
- Ari Hoenig
Tracks
- Frolicking
- The Lily
- Feel Like Makin' Love
- She Said She Said
- Silence Of The Night
- and more....
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
Diatonic Chord Theory
Basics of Diatonic Chord: chord category, voice leading and functions.
- Function
- Tonic
- Sub dominant
- Dominant
- Sub Function
Ellington Uptown + The Liberian Suite + Masterpieces By Ellington Album
recorded by Duke Ellington in 1948,1952 & 1947
Ellington Uptown + The Liberian Suite + Masterpieces By Ellington
Musicians
- Fred Guy
- Duke Ellington
- Wendell Marshall
- Sonny Greer
- Betty Roche,Jimmy Grisson
- Billy Strayhorn,Duke Ellington
- Louie Bellson
- Junior Raglin,Oscar Pettiford
- Elaine Jones
Tracks
- The Tattooed Bride
- Come On Home
- The Liberian Suite: I Like The Sunrise [Alt Take]
- The Liberian Suite: I Like The Sunrise [Alt Take]
- The Liberian Suite: Dance No.1 [Alt Take]
- and more....
Pres Album
recorded by Lester Young in 1950
Pres
Musicians
- Lester Young
- Jesse Drake
- Kenny Drew OR Hank Jones
- Aron Bell
- Jo Jones
Tracks
- Neenah (AKA Blues Tres)
- Destination Moon
- I Cover The Waterfront
- Lester Leaps In
- Sunday
- and more....
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
Ben Williams Quote
My motto has always been to “stay ready” so you never have to “get ready.”
Ballads Album
recorded by John Coltrane in 1962 & 1961
Ballads
Musicians
- John Coltrane
- McCoy Tyner
- Jimmy Garrison
- Elvin Jones
- Reggie Workman
Tracks
- Say It (Over And Over Again)
- You Don't Know What Love Is
- Too Young To Go Steady
- All Or Nothing At All
- I Wish I Knew
- and more....
Remarks
- Duo
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
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
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
From Billie Holiday To Edith Piaf: Live In Marciac Album
recorded by Wynton Marsalis in 2008
From Billie Holiday To Edith Piaf: Live In Marciac
Musicians
- Walter Blanding
- Wynton Marsalis
- Richard Galliano
- Dan Nimmer
- Carlos Henriquez
- Ali Jackson
- Hervé Sellin
Tracks
- La Foule
- Them There Eyes
- Padam... Padam
- What A Little Moonlight Can Do
- Billie
- and more....
Burnin’ Album
recorded by Sonny Stitt in 1958
Burnin'
Musicians
- Sonny Stitt
- Barry Harris
- William Austin
- Frank Gant
Tracks
- KoKo
- A Minor Sax
- Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)
- Reed And A Half
- How High The Moon
- and more....
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