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 Jazz standard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A jazz standard is a tune that is widely known, performed, and recorded among jazz musicians.
As jazz is actually a range of musical styles, musicians and bands can vary in their standards according to what type of jazz they play.
It is common for jazz musicians invited to take part in a standards gig to ask the person who's booking the gig or the other musicians involved for particular tunes they have in mind.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jazz_standard   (413 words)

  
 Jazz History: The Standards (1960s)
Although there had been Latin American rhythms in jazz beginning in the 1920s, especially those associated with dances such as the rhumba, meringue and the tango, in 1960 a Brazilian guitarist and composer, Antonio Carlos Jobim, began to receive recognition for his music, a combination of jazz and the Brazilian rhythm known as samba.
During the decade, tunes that are part of the jazz standards list are almost evenly divided between show tunes (Broadway or movies), jazz originals, and pop tunes.
A list of million-seller records of the decade does include a few songs that are part of the jazz standards list (underlined):
www.jazzstandards.com /history/history-6.htm   (643 words)

  
 Jazz Me News January 2006
Recognized as the largest gathering of the global jazz community, upwards of 7,000 educators, musicians, record executives, exhibitors, media, and enthusiasts are expected to attend the IAJE Conference.
Jazz was born in the brothels of New Orleans’ famous Red Light District, an area that covered sixteen square blocks, and Basin Street was the center of the action.
Half of the proceeds from the CD sales goes directly to the Jazz Foundation of America, an organization that is actively engaged in material relief for hurricane-displaced jazz and blues musicians from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region.
www.riverwalk.org /new.htm   (1857 words)

  
 SoundStage! Dianne Reeves - Live in Montreal
The music is straight-ahead jazz with Jackson’s percussion bringing along a Latin vibe that the on-screen audience responds to with joy.
The set list includes jazz standards, originals by Reeves and contemporary songs that are introduced into the jazz idiom.
Jazz artists have always expanded the jazz canon with contemporary songs from other genres; Reeves’s jazz rendition of Peter Gabriel’s "In Your Eyes" is a success.
www.soundstage.com /music/reviews/rev708.htm   (268 words)

  
 Jazz History: The Standards (Introduction)
Even from the very first jazz recordings in 1917 by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band (“Indiana” and “Darktown Strutters Ball”), recording executives could see that it was mutually beneficial to work with sheet music companies to “push” certain songs.
The first jazz musician who appears to have been given some latitude in choosing his recorded repertoire was Louis Armstrong, who in the late 1920s and early 1930s recorded such tunes as “Body and Soul,”; “Stardust,”; “Georgia on My Mind,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “I Got Rhythm,” “After You’ve Gone,” and “St.
Out of 26 tunes recorded, ten are on the top 100 jazz standards list, including “Body and Soul,”; “Indiana,” “All the Things You Are,” “Stardust,”; “Perdido,” and “Night in Tunisia,” and several other tunes (“Hot House” and “Ornithology”) are originals based on the chord changes of standards.
www.jazzstandards.com /history   (1132 words)

  
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www.freeglossary.com /i35j12.html   (63 words)

  
 List of jazz standards - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The following is a list of jazz standards (Note: there is a listing of 1000 jazz standards at www.JazzStandards.com).
This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
See also: List of jazz pieces, List of jazz songs, Lists of pieces.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_jazz_standards   (763 words)

  
 Jazz list   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Her 15th album for the label should be out this summer, and features great jazz talents such as Lee Musicker on piano, Don Sickler on trumpet and flugelhorn, John Allred on trombone, Bob Kindred on sax, Jay Leonhart on bass and Joe Ascione on drums.
Although bordering on smooth jazz, the music is exceptionally well-crafted, with intelligent and evocative compositions from bassist Rivera, pianist Sosa and saxophonist DiÈz that do indeed bridge cultures, styles and moods.
Paul has been working on new arrangements of jazz standards, as well as mainstream and fusion classics from the 1970s, maybe adding a bright swing rhythm or a Latin groove but with plenty of room for improvisation.
www.citylinkmagazine.com /jazzlist.html   (11331 words)

  
 Top Jazz songs/Tunes HELP PLEASE - Jazz Bulletin Board
I found this great web site while looking for a top list of Jazz songs/tunes of all time.
I found the list here of top 100 Jazz albums but can't find a list for songs.
I don't have a quarrel with any of the pop tunes you list, in fact a lot of them are favorites.
forums.allaboutjazz.com /showthread.php?t=4507   (362 words)

  
 Guitar and Flute for weddings and all special occasions
His forte is in both the classical and jazz realms, and he is also adept at various styles including romantic ballads on the flute and soprano Saxophone.
Gary and Alastair are both accomplished jazz players with a wide variety of instrumentals in their repertoire, including well known jazz standards, as well as movie and TV themes.
Choosing "A Taste of Jazz" to perform for your wedding or special event, ensures it will be a memorable occasion with exceptional music.
atasteofjazz.saxlessons.com   (369 words)

  
 Smooth Jazz by MIRAGE
Their song list contains Jazz standards seldom played among today’s contemporary musicians, but enjoyed by many, as well as a wide selection of Contemporary Jazz selections and smooth RandB sounds.
The group has performed numerous engagements as a trio, but can be configured to include as many as eight with the addition of their drummer, guitarist, percussionist and male and/or female vocalists.
Served as Bassist for the National Association of Negro Musicians(NAMN), the Glenn Burleigh workshop, and a variety of Gospel and Jazz workshops throughout the Southwest.
groups.msn.com /smoothjazzbymirage/miragebio.msnw   (461 words)

  
 All About Jazz | Email This Article
Headed by John Baboian, the six guitarists who comprise The Be-Bop Guitars, share a play list of jazz standards, a couple of standards and three originals.
What is presented is solid, imaginative playing within the traditions of this jazz genre using a variety of supporting instrumentation that make this album work.
This was not a case of a bunch of guys who decided one day to throw together an album honoring bop guitarists.
www.allaboutjazz.com /php/article_email.php?id=7832   (317 words)

  
 Women in Jazz: Performer's Resources
Women in Jazz Association is providing free downloadable charts.
These charts are provided by one or more of the participating vocalist as an aid to aspiring singers.
Women in Jazz has offered free vocal workshops for singers in conjunction with our concerts.
www.womeninjazz.org /ht/resources.html   (76 words)

  
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Dizzy wrote a list of jazz standards" that is staggering in its impact", and he was "by far the most influential trumpeter in the world" wrote Leonard Feather, the noted jazz critic who also appears in this film.
McLean talks about the jazz tradition, discusses the politics of art and of heroin addiction, engages her college students in dialogues that are interesting and sometimes funny, rehearses, and performs.
The guitar's odyssey in jazz is presented afresh in Vestapol's third compilation of prime performances from six of the idiom's movers and shakers.
www.library.fau.edu /depts/media/visub54.htm   (6308 words)

  
 The Fionna Duncan Vocal Jazz Workshops - Scotland UK
You will also be asked to bring 2 jazz standard songs that you wish to work on throughout the week.
THE FIONNA DUNCAN VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP IS A CHARITABLE ORGANISATION.
Our List of jazz standards is now up, Click here to see the selection.
www.fionnaduncan-workshops.co.uk   (591 words)

  
 Jazz Resource Library - Links
The Jazz in America project was created by The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.
Jazz Standards Everything you wanted to know and more about jazz standards including a list of and information about the 1000 most-frequently recorded tunes
Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns A wealth of jazz information including jazz classroom activites for K through 12 under the heading "Jazz Kids."
www.jazzinamerica.org /l_links.asp   (435 words)

  
 Jambands.com | CD Reviews | Watts at Scott's - Charlie Watts and the Tentet | 2004-07-29
His list of band mates is a chunk of jazz's in-crowd, mostly English musicians.
Dave Green (seven time winner, British Jazz Awards) is a great scene setter on the upright bass, Anthony Kerr (two times winner, BJA) really is masterful on the vibraphone and a pillar of the group, Brian Lemon (ten times winner, BJA) plays piano and Luis Jardim aids Watts with percussion.
The all-star lineup took aim at a list of jazz standards including Duke Ellington's "Mainstem," "Take the A Train,"; and "Sunset and the Mockingbird" and Thelonious Monk's Bemsha Swing" on recording night and expectedly did everything justice.
www.jambands.com /CDReviews/content_2004_07_29.01.phtml   (393 words)

  
 Top Jazz Band For Hire for Weddings, Events and Functions in London and the UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Georgina White leads her own band who perform pop and jazz classics from the 20th century.
She balances her set list with jazz standards, power ballads and the classics which inevitably get the dance floor packed within seconds.
She has toured extensively with various UK jazz and big bands and has recently enjoyed tours to Austria and Italy.
www.csmusic.co.uk /Georgina_White.htm   (220 words)

  
 Steel Guitar Forum Catalog - Doug Jernigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A member of the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame, Doug Jernigan is best known in steel guitar circles for his C6th jazz prowess.
The set list is mostly jazz standards, with a few originals thrown in.
This 2000 release might be the best jazz steel album recorded to date.
www.b0b.com /products/dougjernigan.html   (126 words)

  
 USC School of Music
I took lists of 100 tunes everyone should know from several jazz educators and compiled them and added a few that were getting called frequently on jazz jobs.
Keith Jarrett and Diana Krall have been advocates of jazz standards.
Here are lists of jazz standards they have recorded.
www.music.sc.edu /ea/Jazz/standards.html   (88 words)

  
 JazzMando.com | Promoting the mandolin as a legitimate, sonorous voice in the jazz genre.
"The beauty of jazz is the blur between intent and mistake.
The list is by no means exclusive, merely what I've been exposed to by professionals in my region.
Okay, the list is certainly not complete; there are scores more great tunes out there.
www.jazzmando.com /tuneage.shtml   (368 words)

  
 kate schutt cd - broken   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Though the 20-something solo guitarist/singer-songwriter, record label-owner comes equipped with only an acoustic and an electric guitar and a daring voice, Schutt's music unabashedly genre-hops from original "slice-of-life" folk-rock tunes, to jazz standards, to 80s pop covers.
This dizzying display is held together by a rawness and passion that is visceral.
A sauntering rendition of "Lady is a Tramp." A courageous approach to an intimidating list of jazz standards, indeed.
www.musicbuffet.net /bandpages/s/schutt/broken/broken.html   (246 words)

  
 C JAM QUARTET ARTIST PROFILE: Live Jazz and Blues band, hire C Jam Quartet from Alive Network UK
C-Jam is a London-based jazz group, which specialises in acoustic jazz for corporate and private events.
The line up of the “C-Jam Quartet” is guitar, double bass, drums and tenor saxophone and all the four members of the group graduated with a diploma in Jazz from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our services and web content, we accept no responsibility for any use made of the information provided and we shall not be liable for any loss suffered thereby.
www.alivenetwork.com /bandpage.asp?bandname=C+Jam+Quartet   (376 words)

  
 Hip, cool, traditional, latin, bop, Dixieland, hard, swinging, and more
The Tavern’s Inn Late Jazz, every Friday and Saturday at 9:00, showcases the area’s finest jazz players as well as occasional appearances of New York jazz artists.
   Joyce was honored for her jazz piano last year at the Kennedy Center in Washington as one of the top women performers in the country.
The Tavern’s Inn Late Jazz, 9:00 to 11:00 on Friday and Saturday, has options for dinner or cocktail lounge seating.
www.silverminetavern.com /press_releases/Fall_2001_Release.htm   (911 words)

  
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Cubana Bop A newly formed seven piece Latin Jazz outfit that take their name from a Dizzy Gillespie tune and are rooted in the music pioneered from the 40s onwards by Dizzy and by Tito Puente.
Carlsberg Brass Band A street parade band which continues the tradition from the home town of jazz, New Orleans, where jazz is played in the streets at festive events as well as on more solernn occasions such as funerals.
www.whc.net /rjones/jazz.html   (1186 words)

  
 1704162ED - Jazz Standards - Beginning Piano Solos - Piano (Piano Solo)
An ideal collection for the beginning solo piano player, our "Jazz Standards" was compiled especially for the beginner who wants to experience playing jazz music.
Each song is presented for piano solo with larger notes, making them easy to read and learn.
Questions: If you have any questions about "Jazz Standards - Beginning Piano Solos", or would like to ask a sales representative about another product, call us toll free at (800) 819-3055.
www.pianospot.com /1704162.html   (436 words)

  
 iBreatheMusic Forums - i want to learn some jazz;D
The new real book's 1-3 would give you a good start into jazz-standards, and I would advice you to listen to recordings of the standards that you are working on.
There are many aspects of jazz that could be interesting to play.
Pick one you know the tune to and then work on getting your rhythm down, remember in jazz comping, sometime less is more, as the sax or piano will be the lead solo instrument.
www.ibreathemusic.com /forums/showthread.php?t=8821   (382 words)

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