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JLTP 024: 5 Easy Jazz Standards

Byjeff lewis July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

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In this podcast, I talk about 5 easy jazz standards you can learn to practice jazz improvisation if you are just starting out.

Links mentioned in this podcast;

“Listen, Sing, Play”, a free ebook on how to learn a song by ear.
“Playing The Changes”, an easy step by step guide to playing Miles Davis’ jazz standard “Solar”.
“The Real Book, Sixth Edition (in Bb)”, contains 400 jazz standards.
“Maiden Voyage: Fourteen Easy-to-play Jazz Tunes (Play-Along, Volume 54)” Great book for learning easy jazz standards in all keys.

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