• The Jazz Real Book

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The Jazz Real Book

著者: Jay Sweet
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  • In this podcast, Jazz History professor, biographer, musician, and popular podcaster Jay Sweet will help guide you through the tunes included in the Jazz Real Book. For decades, this book (often called "The Jazz Bible") has been a resource for jazz musicians looking to learn jazz standards and repertoire. This podcast will discuss essential recordings and details associated with the songs in the Jazz Real Book, the musicians who created the material, and the recordings that inspire jazz musicians and fans worldwide.
    Jay Sweet
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In this podcast, Jazz History professor, biographer, musician, and popular podcaster Jay Sweet will help guide you through the tunes included in the Jazz Real Book. For decades, this book (often called "The Jazz Bible") has been a resource for jazz musicians looking to learn jazz standards and repertoire. This podcast will discuss essential recordings and details associated with the songs in the Jazz Real Book, the musicians who created the material, and the recordings that inspire jazz musicians and fans worldwide.
Jay Sweet
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  • Broadway and Oscar Peterson
    2024/11/03
    45-“Broadway” and Oscar Peterson Standards Rating 6 Difficulty Rating 4 Oscar Peterson, a virtuoso jazz pianist from Montreal, was known for his swift, intricate runs and rhythmic precision, drawing influence from Art Tatum and Nat King Cole. His style and mastery shone especially in trio settings, often alongside bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis. Peterson's collaborations with Norman Granz in the 1950s, particularly in the Jazz at the Philharmonic series, solidified his international reputation. Peterson’s discography highlights his 1955 recording of the jazz standard “Broadway” on Oscar Peterson Plays Count Basie. Backed by Brown, Ellis, and drummer Buddy Rich, Peterson opens with a steady, Basie-inspired groove. The track’s 32-bar AABA form and Tin Pan Alley-inspired chord progressions create ample room for improvisation. Ellis’s solo adds a bluesy swing, while Peterson's solo is lively but restrained, perfectly capturing the energy and elegance that marked his approach to jazz. Oscar Peterson https://youtu.be/Ho1FZjum-Uw?si=opB53N5FlchGUFOl Ella Fitzgerald https://youtu.be/aIB7Ozx45r0?si=s4KCFeqZYZGwjVVs Jazz Real Book Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5bla6DuepTMq3kdzUlXTy7?si=VW3-VdNzTd-dS7h_mvJFxw
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    16 分
  • Broad Way Blues and Ornette Coleman
    2024/10/26


    44-“Broad Way Blues” and Ornette Coleman

    Standards Rating 5 Difficulty Rating 6

    Ornette Coleman was a pioneering jazz figure known for breaking traditional boundaries with his radical approach to improvisation and composition. His 1959 album The Shape of Jazz to Come introduced free jazz, where he abandoned chord changes and rigid structures, allowing musicians more freedom. His work at New York's Five Spot Café with a groundbreaking quartet helped establish his status as a revolutionary in modern jazz. Coleman's 1961 album Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation further pushed these boundaries with group improvisation, sparking praise and controversy.

    One of his notable compositions, "Broadway Blues," features bluesy elements mixed with free improvisation. His 1968 album New York Is Now! blended avant-garde and post-bop, showing his continued evolution. Guitarist Pat Metheny later interpreted Coleman’s "Broadway Blues," reflecting Coleman's profound influence on later jazz artists, particularly through their 1985 collaboration Song X, which merged their experimental styles.

    Ornette Coleman https://youtu.be/ue0XTgUx24o?si=v9ny2p9IU_UcE-1M

    Pat Metheny https://youtu.be/eciUMTPmzm0?si=3JKlbTJfrtBqkvle


    Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5bla6DuepTMq3kdzUlXTy7?si=kjHm7muGQB6O2jIs5623hw

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    16 分
  • Bright Size Life and Jaco Pastorius
    2024/10/20

    43- Bright Size Life and Jaco Pastorius

    Standards Rating 6 Difficulty Rating 7

    In this episode, we look at “Bright Size Life,” the standout title track from Pat Metheny’s 1976 debut album of the same name, and the life and career of Jaco Pastorius, the man who redefined electric bass playing in jazz. The track is a masterful blend of jazz, folk, and rock, featuring Metheny’s signature open chord voicings and a flowing, lyrical melody. But what truly sets it apart is the incredible bass work by Jaco Pastorius. His fretless bass gives the track a unique, almost singing tone, and his use of harmonics and fluid phrasing brings a new dimension to the music. Jaco’s bass line isn’t just a support; it’s a melodic force of its own, weaving in and out of Metheny’s guitar with rhythmic precision and harmonic creativity. This interplay between guitar and bass, supported by Bob Moses’ subtle drumming, creates an expansive atmosphere that defines the track. Bright Size Life showcases Metheny’s compositional genius and Jaco’s ability to push the boundaries of what a bass can do, making it a landmark in jazz fusion.

    Pat Metheny (studio recording) - https://youtu.be/0Ozv_S1fuis?si=B11U_5V55NrunhlK

    Pat Metheny (live) https://youtu.be/TAAilVUqwSw?si=QQz32RKMqH69Pn0d

    Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5bla6DuepTMq3kdzUlXTy7?si=jl6quMa3S16tJp3VtNAnSw


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    17 分

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