stuff tagged with "jazz"
The most feared song in jazz, explained
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I have loved listening to Giant Steps since college, but never knew why so many musically-literate people love this album. I just liked it because it sounds good.
This is the first video that explained the circle of fifths in a way that made me want to learn more about music theory.
Jazz Band Covers Nirvana On The Spot (ft. Ulysses Owens Jr.)
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If I walked into the Dakota Jazz Club and heard this, Iām not sure how Iād be able to go about living the next day.
The Real Book
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Like many jazz students, I grew up learning the standards, and despite not being an amazing jazz musician, I still came across a Real Book or two in my time.
The story behind the Fake Book and the Real Book is so enjoyable, and I think its impact on music is hard to overstate.
This 99% Invisible podcast episode on its origins and the attempt to uncover the identities of its authors is a great listen, especially if you enjoy the cross-section of jazz music and intellectual property rights like myself.
