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What Is a Jazz Standard? Definition, Examples, and Why They Matter

Jazz musicians talk about 'standards' constantly — but what makes a song a standard? Here is the definitive explanation, with the 20 most essential examples.

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15 Easy Jazz Standards Every Beginner Should Learn First

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.