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Rhythm Changes

Here are 20 songs based on the classic, “I Got Rhythm” chord progression: Seven Come Eleven – Benny Goodman Anthropology – Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie Crazeology – Charlie Parker Dexterity – Charlie Parker Moose the Mooche – Charlie Parker Steeplechase – Charlie Parker Tofu & Greens – Denzal Sinclaire The Eternal Triangle – Dizzy Gillespie Cotton Tail […]

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Robert Glasper and Esperanza Spalding

Robert Glasper and Esperanza Spalding are two amazing artists. Both are known for their ability to put their own twist on jazz music. “Afro Blue” was originally a song sung by Erykah Badu on Glasper’s album, but Esperanza does an amazing job with the vocals. Glasper does something really cool during his piano solo (4:46 […]

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A Night In Tunisia

Written by Dizzy Gillespie in 1942, “A Night in Tunesia” is a signature jazz standard.  Characteristically of bebop, the solos do not disappoint, demonstrating incredible speed and technical skill. “A Night in Tunisia” has also made its way into popular culture. It was covered by Chaka Khan, and sampled by the hip hop group GangStarr in […]

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Epistrophy by Thelonious Monk

This is a performance of Epistrophy by Thelonious Monk (piano), Charlie Rouse (saxophone), Butch Warren (Bass), and Frankie Dunlop (Drums). An “epistrophe” is “the reputation of a word at the end of successive clauses” (Webster), which gives some insight into vamp played during the chorus. Rouse starts out his solo with short staccato notes, many of which are non-chord tones. […]

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