John Coltrane: A Love Supreme Deep Dive (Part 2)

Lewis Porter, pianist, professor and the ultimate Coltranographer, has actually found more to delve into with A Love Supreme. I won’t spoil the surprises.

-Michael Cuscuna

Learn Jazz Standards Get The Most Out Of What You Already Know 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJb9IQDxwJc&list=PLWYuNvZPqqcE_ahehaLVXmTeFdL5ERveu&index=6&t=0s This weeks Video is on using music theory and understanding the form of jazz standards. I discuss this in terms of learning new songs by heart, making improvising easier and also making it easier to transcribe songs. 

In the process of going over this I Analyze 5 standards and talk about some of the similarities in the form: There Will Never Be Another You, It Could Happen to You, But Not For Me, Out Of Nowhere and Just Friends. 

One of the most iconic piano intros in the history of jazz is Bill Evans’ intro in “I Do It For Your Love” from his album Affinity. The chords he plays in this intro are so unique and captivating that they leave listeners wondering where they came from and how to create something similar. In this video, we will dive deep into the concept of 7sus4 chords, specifically as Bill Evans used them in…

Welcome to this jazz tutorial on Jobim’s timeless classic, The Girl From Ipanema. Let’s take a closer look at the intricate harmony of this song. In this video we’ll see how Jobim’s use of out-of-the-ordinary dominant chords is simply brilliant. It’s no wonder why Jobim is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional harmony, always keeping us on our toes with unexpected but stunning chord…

How to Listen to Jazz

by Ted Gioia