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The Jazz Real Book

Jay Sweet
Jazz
Bluesette
Miles Davis
Bebop
Jazz Standards
Scott Lafaro
Toots Thielemans
Cool Jazz
John Coltrane
Thelonious Monk
Django Reinhardt
Tommy Dorsey
Blue Train
Jazz Harmonicas
Brian Bromberg
Gil Evans
Blues For Alice
Bill Evans
Blue Monk
Middlesex County Jazz Festival

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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Episode: Martin Wind Interview
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Helen Merrill
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A Swedish six-string bassist and composer known for his expansive approach to electric bass playing across jazz, ambient, and world music contexts.
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Episode: Björn Meyer Interview
Yousif Sheronick
Percussionist with a background in classical and jazz music who studied at Yale and specializes in frame drums.
Episode: Interview with Few Of A Kind ( Andrew Gutauskas , Ben Russell, Yousif Sheronick)
Andrew Gutauskas
Saxophonist and baritone saxophonist with a background in diverse musical styles, including jazz and contemporary music. Influenced by a musical family and trained at Juilliard.
Episode: Interview with Few Of A Kind ( Andrew Gutauskas , Ben Russell, Yousif Sheronick)

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Jay Sweet
Host of The Jazz Real Book

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 59 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
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    Eric Hendrickson
    United States4 months ago
  • Nice!

    Nice way to find new things to listen to. 🎺🎺🎷🎷🥁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gandalf08
    United States10 months ago

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Simon Mogul Interview
Q: How did you approach preparing for a recording with a band you had not worked with before?
Simon explains the session was built on trust, spontaneity, and listening, rather than over-rehearsal, trusting the musicians to respond in the moment and Curtis Lundy's guidance to keep the music communicative and musical.
Martin Wind Interview
Q: So can you talk a little bit about the trio itself and how you went about this recording?
Wind discusses bringing Peter Weniger and Jonas Burgwinkel together, the decision to revisit Gravity as a joint venture and later reframe it as a project under Wind's name, and the atmosphere and preparation that contributed to a cohesive, warm sound in the studio.
Kirk Whalum Interview
Q: What advice would you give to young musicians trying to break through?
Focus on being excellent at your instrument, build relationships, and allow opportunities to arise from consistently strong work rather than chasing a singular break.
Kirk Whalum Interview
Q: What was the Whitney Houston collaboration like and how did it come about?
It began through Ricky Minor; Whitney insisted on live recording with her band during The Bodyguard project, and Whalum describes the experience as a life-changing, live, improvised moment that yielded one of the most famous sax solos.
Kirk Whalum Interview
Q: Can you talk about the moment that helped launch your solo career?
Whalum explains that the pivotal connection with Bob James, leading to a deal with Columbia Records and Bob producing his first three records, launched his solo career and set him on a national and international path.

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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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