Welcome to Jazz Studies, a dedicated space where we dive into the world of jazz music. Here, you’ll explore a broad range of jazz repertoire, including iconic solos and classic charts. Whether you’re looking to improve your understanding of jazz, improve your improvisation skills or simply use these lessons and examples to inspire your own playing, this page has something for everyone. Engage with this section by studying, interpreting and applying the nuances of jazz to your own musical journey!
Dolphin Dance
Maiden Voyage is the fifth album led by jazz musician Herbie Hancock, and was recorded by Rudy Van Gelder on March 17, 1965, for Blue Note Records….
Bright Size Life
Bright Size Life is the debut album by Pat Metheny, recorded in December 1975 and released on ECM. The trio features rhythm section Jaco…
The Electric Jazz Bassist
From the early twentieth century to the present day, various bass instruments have played a crucial role in Jazz music….
Invitation
Objectives: To prepare to play Jaco Pastorius’ Invitation To look at his concepts involved in playing Invitation Lesson Plan: Here’s a structured action…