Jazz tunes to learning the language of jazz..

cire113 · #1 10-31-2010, 01:08 PM

Ive been starting to learn jazz... All by ear...

Ive been playing Rhythm changes, Blues, Autumn Leaves, for about 5-6 months now.. Ive learned alot from these tunes believe it or not

What are other TEXTBOOK jazz songs for learning the language? Can anyone point out a couple more songs that are not only standards but help me understand the whole "jazz" vocabulary and language like rhythm changes and blues has..

I cant believe how many jazz songs are based on rhythm changes or blues its crazy

Thank you

svenbass · #2 10-31-2010, 01:16 PM

Stella by Starlight thru all 12 keys will keep you busy for a minute or so.

Thunderthumbs73 · #3 10-31-2010, 01:21 PM

One thing I LOVE is "jazz" or "jazzy" versions of songs you already know. Some Christmas tunes are great that way. The melodies (for some) are reasonably well-known, and there are some versions of these songs which have some interesting/jazz/jazzy chords underneath. Seeking out such material is a nice way to dip your toe into some potentially jazzy/jazz waters.

Bassguy87564 · #4 10-31-2010, 01:30 PM

Some day My prince will come
Just friends (starts on the IV chord and can helps with II-V's)
All the Things you are (can helps with II-V's)
Blue in Green(this is a good tune for altered scales)
But the only thing is learn the tunes from recording and what not