The latest from the world of jazz, fusion, and beyond. Updated twice daily.
From Miles Davis's electric autobiography to Alyn Shipton's definitive history — the essential books that will deepen your understanding and love of jazz.
Miles, Coltrane, Ellington, Monk, Parker, Mingus — the most powerful, inspiring, and surprising things jazz legends have said about music, creativity, and life.
Saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass, drums — and much more. Here is every instrument you will hear in a jazz band, what role it plays, and how different ensemble formats work.
Starting your jazz journey? These 15 standards have simple chord changes, memorable melodies, and appear on every jam session setlist. Learn these and you can sit in anywhere.
Jazz and blues share deep roots but sound completely different. Here is a clear, honest breakdown of the musical differences — harmony, rhythm, structure, improvisation, and history.
Modal jazz changed everything by replacing complex chord changes with scales. Here is what that actually means, why it matters, and the albums that defined the movement.
You don't hate jazz — you just haven't heard the right album yet. These 12 records are accessible, beautiful, and guaranteed to change your mind about the genre.
From the ceremony processional to the last dance, these jazz songs set the perfect mood for every moment of your wedding. A curated playlist organised by when to play each song.
Jazz sounds intimidating until you know where to begin. This guide gives you a clear, step-by-step path from your first album to genuine jazz fandom — no music degree required.
Shell voicings, rootless voicings, drop-2 shapes, and upper-structure triads — a practical guide to the chord voicings that define the jazz piano sound, from Bill Evans to Robert Glasper.
Dorian, Mixolydian, Altered, Whole Tone, Diminished — knowing the right scale for every chord is the foundation of jazz improvisation. Here are the 10 scales that cover 95% of the repertoire.
The ii-V-I accounts for the majority of chord movement in jazz standards. Here is how to practise it in all 12 keys, hear it in context, and use it to unlock the entire repertoire.
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