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The Jazz Real Book

Jay Sweet
Jazz
Jazz Standards
Miles Davis
Bebop
John Coltrane
Wayne Shorter
Herbie Hancock
Jazz Music
Gary Burton
Ron Carter
Jazz Education
Chick Corea
Jazz Fusion
Duke Ellington
ECM Records
Blue Note Records
Cool Jazz
Jazz History
Thelonious Monk
Steve Swallow

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 J... more

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Steve DeLuca
Knowledgeable guitarist/educator/guest providing in-depth discussion of the album
Episode: Chick Corea- Now He Sings, Now He Sobs
Oteil Burbridge
Bassist known for Dead & Company, Allman Brothers Band, etc.
Musician
Episode: Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. Interview-The Offering Album
Lamar Williams Jr.
Vocalist, son of Lamar Williams
Musician
Episode: Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. Interview-The Offering Album
Mitch Glickman
Musical director of The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra
Symphonic Jazz Orchestra
Episode: Interview with Mitch Glickman -A Symphonic Jazz Salute to Maurice White
Eric Darius
Contemporary jazz saxophonist
Sagittarius Music (his own label)
Episode: Eric Darius Interview
Marc Turner
Jazz tenor saxophonist and composer
ECM Records
Episode: Marc Turner Interview
Kenny Barron
Pianist featured on the track Minor Blues, Venus Records 2009
Kenny Barron (artist)
Episode: For Heaven's Sake and Kenny Barron
John Beasley
Jazz pianist, arranger, and composer
Episode: John Beasley Interview
Steve Wilson
Outdoor saxophonist, flautist, and clarinetist in modern jazz
Independent artist / Enduring Sonnance project
Episode: Steve Wilson Interview

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Jay Sweet
Host of The Jazz Real Book

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Wonderful Resource

    New to Jazz. Like most, I ordered the JRB. The song analysis and example playing is wonderful as a rapid on-ramp to the harmonic structure and melodic rhythm. Keep it up please! Also, it would be great to have an easily accessible archive of just the JRB analysis portions of the show so that when I sit down weekly to learn a new standard I can cross reference this archive to walk through the song with you! Thank you again for this unique resource!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric Hendrickson
    United States5 months ago
  • Nice!

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gandalf08
    United Statesa year ago

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Feedback highlights the podcast as a valuable resource for both new and seasoned jazz enthusiasts, showcasing the expertise and passion of the host.
Listeners appreciate the deep insights and educational value provided in each episode, often emphasizing the show's role in enhancing their understanding of jazz standards.

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Chick Corea- Now He Sings, Now He Sobs
Q: What makes Now He Sings, Now He Sobs a turning point for the jazz trio format?
The record redefined trio interaction by emphasizing open conversational improvisation, equal voices among piano, bass, and drums, and a willingness to blend formal blues with avant-garde elements, which influenced later trios and composers.
Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. Interview-The Offering Album
Q: How did you balance technical ability with serving the song on this record?
Oteil spoke about learning from Colonel Bruce Hampton to focus on honesty and humanity in performance, ensuring technicality serves the song rather than dominating it.
Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. Interview-The Offering Album
Q: What drew you to record in Iceland, and what energy did that environment bring to The Offering?
They were drawn by the magical, otherworldly energy of FlĂłki Studios in Iceland, which provided a powerful backdrop and influenced the emotional and atmospheric qualities of the music.
Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. Interview-The Offering Album
Q: Could you talk about the concept of the record and how this collaboration came about?
The project grew from a casual hang and deep musical curiosity between Oteil and Lamar, evolving as they wrote and shared ideas, with banjo, keyboards, and vocal textures forming a unique sonic identity.
Footprints and Miles Davis' Miles Smiles (With Guest Mike Kaplan)
Q: What are your thoughts on the overall direction of Miles Smiles compared to earlier Miles Davis groups?
Mike Kaplan describes it as Miles's most abstract pre-electric period, highlighting the reduced piano anchoring, the openness in harmonic structure, and the way the band improvises with less predefined harmony, creating a uniquely global, exploratory sound.

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A wealth of knowledge about jazz standards is presented through in-depth exploration of prominent tunes and their significance within the larger jazz narrative. Each episode often features discussions around the harmonic structures, melodies, and historical contexts of classic pieces, with particular emphasis placed on the contributions of legendary jazz musicians. Not only does this podcast serve as an educational resource for musicians and enthusiasts alike, but it also delves into the inspirations and recordings that have shaped the jazz genre, making it an essential listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of jazz music and its evolution.

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2. Oteil Burbridge
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4. Mitch Glickman
5. Eric Darius
6. Marc Turner
7. Kenny Barron
8. John Beasley

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