Yesterday & Today Album
recorded by Toots Thielemans in 1946,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1958,1961,1965,1966,1968,1969,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1982,1984,1985,1989,1991,1995 & 2001
Yesterday & Today
Musicians
- Oscar Toussaint
- André Gijssens
- Jean Robert,Pol Clark
- Robert De Kers
- Toots Thielemans
- Herni Segers
- Fernand Fontaine
- Jackie Tunis
- Francis Coppieters
- Jean Warland
- John Ward
- Sven Stiberg
- Reinhold Svensson
- Thore Jederby
- Anders Burman
- Billy Desmedt
- Jean Hundstadt
- Rudy Frankel
- Harry Reser
- Dick Hyman
- Cal Tjader
- George Shearing
- Al McKibbon
- Bill Clark
- Candido
- Catalino Rolon
- Hank Jones
- Doug Watkins
- Art Taylor
- Billy Byers,Chauncy Welsch,Santos Rossu,Urbie Green
- Al Cohn,Al Epstein,Zoot Sims
- Danny Bank
- Barry Galbraith
- George Aarvanitas
- Roland Lobligeous
- Philippe Combelle
- J.J. Johnson
- McCoy Tyner
- Richard Davis
- Elvin Jones
- Francy Boland
- Jurgen Ehlers
- Joe Harris
- Clark Tery,Joe Newman
- Bob Brookmeyer
- Gary McFarland
- Bob Busnell
- Grady Tate
- Mel Lewis
- Phil Bodner
- Bucky Pizzarelli
- Phil Kraus
- George Duvivier
- Bucky Pizzarelly,Toots Thielemans
- Herbie Hancock
- Ron Carter
- Ronnie Zito
- Elis Regina
- Roberto Menescal
- Antonio Adolfo Saboia
- Jurandir Duarte
- Wilson Das Neves
- Hermes Contesini
- Svend Asmussen
- Khell Ohman
- Stefan Brolund
- Ed Thigpen
- Quincy Duke,Valerie Simpson
- Ernie Watts,Phil Woods
- Hubert Laws
- Cat Anderson
- Dennsi Budimir
- Dave Grusin,Georg Duke
- Eddy Louiss
- Ray Brown
- Dennis Budimir
- George Duke,Quincy Jones
- Joop Scholten
- Rob Franken
- Victor Kaihatu
- Evert Overweg
- Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen
- Bruno Castellucci
- Ferdinand Povel
- Ary Jongman
- Eddie Engels,Fons Diercks,John Bannet,Wim Kat
- Bertil Voller
- Eef Albers
- Ruud Bos
- Rob Langereis
- Rob Meyn
- Gerry Niewood
- Lou Marini
- Ron Cuber
- Lew Soloff,Marvin Stamm
- Dave Taylor,Tommy Mitchell,Wayne Andre
- Steve Khan
- Dave Grusion
- Tony Levin
- Kjell Ohman
- Roman Dylag
- Petur Ostlund
- Louis Van Dijk
- Dee Daniels
- Kevin Mulligan
- Michel Herr
- Evert Verhees
- Sivuca
- Richard Silveira
- Luiz Avellar
- Luizao
- Paulo Braga
- Ohana
- Marc Johnson
- Mulgrew Miller
- Rufus Reid
- Lewis Nash
- Shirley Horn
- Charlse Ables
- Steve Williams
- Bert Meulendijk
- Jurre Haanstra
- Ruud Jacobs
- Eddie Conard
- Kenny Werner
Tracks
- Jazz Band Ball
- Crazy Bop
- It Had To Be ''Bird''
- Nalen Boogie
- Red Devils Boogie
- and more....
Remarks
- Drumless
- 4 tb
- 3 ts
- Strings
- Big Band
- Solo
- Duo
- Bassless
The Iconoclast Album
recorded by Barry Stephenson in 2020
The Iconoclast
Musicians
- Patrick Bartley
- Ricardo Pascal
- Barry Stephenson
- Jamison Ross
Tracks
- Fitz Figgity Phoom Phoom
- Jelly
- Redoshi's Route
- Assumptions
- Evening Breezy (One In The Air)
- and more....
Remarks
- Chordless
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
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
Ben Williams Quote
My motto has always been to “stay ready” so you never have to “get ready.”
What We Bring Album
recorded by Ben Wendel in 2014
What We Bring
Musicians
- Ben Wendel
- Gerald Clayton
- Joe Sanders
- Henry Cole
- Nate Wood
Tracks
- Amian
- Fall
- Spring
- Doubt
- Song Song
- and more....
Big Fun Album
recorded by Miles Davis in 1969,1972,1970 & 1973
Big Fun
Musicians
- Steve Grossman
- Bennie Maupin
- Miles Davis
- John McLaughlin
- Khalil Balakrishna
- Chick Corea,Herbie Hancock
- Ron Carter
- Harvey Brooks
- Billy Cobham
- Airto Moreira
- Bihari Sharima
- Carlos Garnett
- Sonny Fortune
- Lonnie Liston Smith
- Harold I. Williams, Jr.
- Michael Henderson
- Al Foster,Billy Hart
- James Mtume
- Badal Roy
- Wayne Shorter
- Joe Zawinul
- Chick Corea
- Dave Holland
- Jack DeJohnette
- Larry Young
- Billy Cobham,Jack DeJohnette
- Herbie Hancock
Tracks
- Great Expectations
- Ife
- Recollections
- Trevere
- Go Ahead John
- and more....
Wynton Kelly Musician
- Birth Name
- Wynton Charles Kelly
- Born
- December 2, 1931
Brooklyn, New York - Died
- April 12, 1971
Toronto, Canada
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
Return Of The Headhunters! Album
recorded by The Headhunters in 1997
Return Of The Headhunters!
Musicians
- Bennie Maupin
- JK
- Herbie Hancock,Patrice Rushen
- Paul Jackson
- Michael Clark
- Bill Summers
- Herbie Hancock,Mark Goodman
- N'Dea Davenport
- Tre Hardson
- Herbie Hancock
- Bill Summers,Bruce "Gypsy" Millstein
- Billy Childs
Tracks
- Funk Hunter
- Shank It
- Watch Your Back
- Frankie And Kevin
- Premonition
- and more....
Hark Album
recorded by Oscar Peterson in 1985
Hark
Musicians
- Buddy DeFranco
- Joe Pass
- Oscar Peterson
- Niels-Henning Pedersen
- Martin Drew
Tracks
- All Too Soon
- Summer Me Winter Me
- Llovisna (Light Rain)
- By Myself
- Joy Spring
- and more....
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
24th Street Band Album
recorded by 24th Street Band in 1978
24th Street Band
Musicians
- Hiram Bullock
- Clifford Carter
- Will Lee
- Steve Jordan
- Sammy Figueroa
Tracks
- Shoppin' Round Again
- Down To The Waterfall
- Don't Let Them Take You Away
- Full-Time Love
- Pleasure Before Business
- and more....
Three Blind Mice, Vol. 1 Album
recorded by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers in 1962
Three Blind Mice, Vol. 1
Musicians
- Wayne Shorter
- Freddie Hubbard
- Curtis Fuller
- Cedar Walton
- Jymie Merritt
- Art Blakey
Tracks
- Three Blind Mice
- Blue Moon
- That Old Feeling
- Plexis
- Up Jumped Spring
- 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
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
Pat Metheny Quote
Always be the worst guy in every band you're in.
The Way I Really Play Album
recorded by Oscar Peterson in 1967
The Way I Really Play
Musicians
- Oscar Peterson
- Sam Jones
- Bobby Durham
Tracks
- Waltzing Is Hip
- Satin Doll
- Our Love Is Here To Stay
- Sandy's Blues
- Alice In Wonderland
- 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
The 1952 Seattle Concert Album
recorded by Duke Ellington in 1952
The 1952 Seattle Concert
Musicians
- Duke Ellington
- Wendell Marshall
- Louie Bellson
Tracks
- Skin Deep
- How Could You Do A Thing Like That To Me (Sultry Serenade)
- Sophisticated Lady
- Perdido
- Caravan
- and more....
Remarks
- Big Band
Diatonic Chord Theory
Basics of Diatonic Chord: chord category, voice leading and functions.
- Function
- Tonic
- Sub dominant
- Dominant
- Sub Function
All Of You Album
recorded by Ahmad Jamal in 1961
All Of You
Musicians
- Ahmad Jamal
- Israel Crosby
- Vernel Fournier
Tracks
- Time On My Hands (You In My Arms)
- Angel Eyes
- You Go To My Head
- Star Eyes
- All Of You
- 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
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
Chord Inversion Theory
Technically, this is not jazz theory. This is classical music theory.
- 1st Inversion
- 2nd Inversion
- Notation
- Function
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