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.
Wynton Kelly Musician
- Birth Name
- Wynton Charles Kelly
- Born
- December 2, 1931
Brooklyn, New York - Died
- April 12, 1971
Toronto, Canada
Diatonic Chord Theory
Basics of Diatonic Chord: chord category, voice leading and functions.
- Function
- Tonic
- Sub dominant
- Dominant
- Sub Function
A Social Call Album
recorded by Jazzmeia Horn in 2017
A Social Call
Musicians
- Jazzmeia Horn
- Stacy Dillard
- Victor Gould
- Ben Williams
- Jerome Jennings
- Josh Evans
- Frank Lacy
Tracks
- Tight
- East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
- Up Above My Head
- Social Call
- People Make The World Go Round
- and more....
The Vigil Album
recorded by Chick Corea in 2013
The Vigil
Musicians
- Tim Garland
- Charles Altura
- Chick Corea
- Hadrien Feraud
- Marcus Gilmore
- Pernell Saturnino
- Gayle Moran Corea
- Ravi Coltrane
- Stanley Clarke
Tracks
- Galaxy 32 Star 4
- Planet Chia
- Portals To Forever
- Royalty
- Outside Of Space
- 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
Miles Davis And The Modern Jazz Giants Album
recorded by Miles Davis in 1954 & 1956
Miles Davis And The Modern Jazz Giants
Musicians
- Miles Davis
- Milt Jackson
- Thelonious Monk
- Percy Heath
- Kenny Clarke
- John Coltrane
- Red Garland
- Paul Chambers
- Philly Joe Jones
Tracks
- The Man I Love [Take 2]
- Swing Spring
- 'Round Midnight
- Bemsha Swing
- The Man I Love [Take 1]
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
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
Devil May Care! Album
recorded by Jamie Cullum in 2010
Devil May Care!
Musicians
- Jamie Cullum
- Matt Wates
- Ben Castle
- Martin Shaw
- Martin Gladdish
- Geoff Gascoyne
- Sebastiaan De Krom
- Steve Kaldestad
- Tom Cawley
- Bob Dorough
Tracks
- Devil May Care
- I Can't Get Started (With You)
- God Only Knows
- Love Won't Let Me Wait
- Lookin' Good
- and more....
Remarks
- Strings
San Ygnacio Album
recorded by Marcos Varela in 2012
San Ygnacio
Musicians
- Logan Richardson
- George Cables
- Marcos Varela
- Billy Hart
- Arnold Lee
- Eden Ladin
- Kush Abadey
- Clifton Anderson
- TDayna Stephens
Tracks
- I Should Care
- Colinas De Santa Maria
- Mitsuru
- Lullaby For Imke
- Sister Gemini
- and more....
Family Dinner, Vol. 2 Album
recorded by Snarky Puppy in 2015
Family Dinner, Vol. 2
Musicians
- Becca Stevens
- Bob Lanzetti,Chris McQueen,Mark Lettieri
- Cory Henry
- Bill Laurance,Shaun Martin
- Michael League
- Larnell Lewis,Robert "Sput" Searight
- Marcelo Woloski,Nate Werth
- Susana Baca
- Charlie Hunter
- Chris Turner
- Salif Keita
- Carlos Malta
- Bernardo Aguiar,Marcelo Woloski,Nate Werth
- Laura Mvula
- Michelle Willis
- Jacob Collier
- Big Ed Lee
- Genevieve Artadi
- Jeff Coffin
- David Crosby
Tracks
- I Asked
- Molino Molero
- Liquid Love
- Soro (Afriki)
- Sing To The Moon
- 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
The Bill Evans Trio “Live” Album
recorded by Bill Evans in 1964
The Bill Evans Trio "Live"
Musicians
- Bill Evans
- Chuck Israels
- Larry Bunker
Tracks
- Nardis
- Someday My Prince Will Come
- Stella By Starlight
- How My Heart Sings
- 'Round Midnight
- 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
Wheel Of Life Album
recorded by Julian Hesse & Stephan Plecher in 2018
Wheel Of Life
Musicians
- Julian Hesse
- Stephan Plecher
Tracks
- Fré
- Free
- Das Man
- In Due Time
- Freer
- 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
Dakar Album
recorded by John Coltrane in 1957
Dakar
Musicians
- John Coltrane
- Cecil Payne,Pepper Adams
- Mal Waldron
- Doug Watkins
- Art Taylor
Tracks
- Dakar
- Mary's Blues
- Route 4
- Velvet Scene
- Witches Pit
- and more....
Remarks
- 2 bs
Ben Williams Quote
My motto has always been to “stay ready” so you never have to “get ready.”
Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival Album
recorded by Bill Evans in 1968
Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival
Musicians
- Bill Evans
- Eddie Gomez
- Jack DeJohnette
Tracks
- One For Helen
- A Sleepin' Bee
- Mother Of Earl
- Nardis
- I Loves You, Porgy
- and more....
Remarks
- Solo
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
Shades Album
recorded by Keith Jarrett in 1975
Shades
Musicians
- Dewey Redman
- Keith Jarrett
- Charlie Haden
- Paul Motian
Tracks
- Shades Of Jazz
- Southern Smiles
- Rose Petals
- Diatribe
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
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
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