I want to get into Jazz and understand it
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i got you.
for what it's worth there is a lot of people posting fire in here which is great, however if you really haven't listened to jazz for a long time or haven't learned how to play an instrument in the style of jazz or have any real musical theory background then it may be hard for you to really appreciate what people have been posting.
I mean you will probably like what you hear, but the beauty is in understanding WHY you like it... kinda like how someone can hear a rap verse and like it whilst not fully appreciating the metaphors, wordplay, flow yadayada.. jazz is like that on steroids.
^ this is a breakdown of Giant Steps (which some people have already posted, but this goes into why it's a great jazz song in detail and will introduce a bunch of concepts to you).
^this is harmony being explained to 5 different levels of people (a child, a teenager, a music pro and then HERBIE HANCOC) this is a breakdown of harmony which is only one element to jazz music but a very important one.. i just really like the video and you might learn something or two.
I would suggest you seek out more material like this to get an understanding.
Once you have done that, you should be listening to what people already posted.. my personal favourites are thelonius monk, herbie hancock and miles davis.
The more you delve in, the more you will understand. You can check out forums, watch videos and listen to a bunch of music... the next step would be to learning an instrument, checking out live jazz musicans and shyt all that.
Whenever you're watching videos like the ones i posted, try and apply what you have learned to other music you listen to... soon you'll start identifying jazz influences in hip hop and even everyday pop shyt you hear everywhere.
for what it's worth there is a lot of people posting fire in here which is great, however if you really haven't listened to jazz for a long time or haven't learned how to play an instrument in the style of jazz or have any real musical theory background then it may be hard for you to really appreciate what people have been posting.
I mean you will probably like what you hear, but the beauty is in understanding WHY you like it... kinda like how someone can hear a rap verse and like it whilst not fully appreciating the metaphors, wordplay, flow yadayada.. jazz is like that on steroids.
^ this is a breakdown of Giant Steps (which some people have already posted, but this goes into why it's a great jazz song in detail and will introduce a bunch of concepts to you).
^this is harmony being explained to 5 different levels of people (a child, a teenager, a music pro and then HERBIE HANCOC) this is a breakdown of harmony which is only one element to jazz music but a very important one.. i just really like the video and you might learn something or two.
I would suggest you seek out more material like this to get an understanding.
Once you have done that, you should be listening to what people already posted.. my personal favourites are thelonius monk, herbie hancock and miles davis.
The more you delve in, the more you will understand. You can check out forums, watch videos and listen to a bunch of music... the next step would be to learning an instrument, checking out live jazz musicans and shyt all that.
Whenever you're watching videos like the ones i posted, try and apply what you have learned to other music you listen to... soon you'll start identifying jazz influences in hip hop and even everyday pop shyt you hear everywhere.
who narrated it? the dude who did the vietnam war one?
I think so breh
CROM
Pray. I will not listen, but I will laugh at you
Highly recommend that series to anyone that really wants to see the development of jazz from its beginnings. You'll get plenty of detail on the legends like Armstrong, Ellington, Monk, and Miles...but also some of the lesser know greats like Art Tatum, Sidney Bechet, Lester Young, etc. If you really want a thorough introduction...that series is required viewing.
Agreed, add Bob James, Grover Washington and Chuck Mangione to that list
Basically if they were rocking in NYC in the late 70s they're on my playlist
I'mma have to check for themWe have great taste in music, breh.
Don’t forget The Rippingtons.
Roy Ayers also did his thing. Love what his band did on the Sylvia Striplin album
Too much good music out of that era and space.... it's all I listen to these days
ThatTruth777
Superstar
some other names not mention that I like: Grant Green, Ahmad Jamal, Reuben Wilson, O'Donel Levy
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If you want to listen to something modern and more accessible, then listen to anything Robert Glasper and I mean anything, the guy is amazing.
blues_funk_reggae
Veteran
Wes Montgomery
Grant Green
Joe Pass
Charlie Christian
Art Blakey
Art Tatum
My personal favorites.
Grant Green
Joe Pass
Charlie Christian
Art Blakey
Art Tatum
My personal favorites.
Whoa, you have a lot knowledge on music. I'd like to hear more from you. I'll cop that book for sure man. I want to be versatile in my compositions. The fact that Baby Be Mine by Mike is "Bebop" (not sure what that is) in pop blows my mind. I always found that beat to be something else. May not be as infectious as Billie Jean but it has this different bounce to it that I really like.
I don't wallow to sad music but I love how melancholy it sounds. Reminds me ofHands down.Was gonna mention but didn't want provide bias.