What is a jazz standard? One definition is:
A "jazz standard" is a composition that is held in continuing esteem and is commonly used as the basis of jazz arrangements or improvisations.
A fantastic place to learn more about jazz standards is http://www.jazzstandards.com/.
There you can learn all about:
- the composers who wrote the jazz standard
- the writer of lyrics
- the history behind the song
- how the melody is built musically with chord progressions
- cds where you can find this particular jazz standard
- biographies of composers and performers
What is your favorite jazz standard? Tell me.
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