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Feb 4, 2022 11 min

Quick Win: 8 Must-Know Jazz Standards for Jazz Gigs

from Learn Jazz Standards Podcast Hosted by Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

So what are some great jazz standards to learn for playing jazz gigs? Well, today I'm gonna go over 8 jazz standards you need to know. In this episode: 1. A tune with a little bit more energy, swinging, and a lot of fun. 2. A more minor and bluesy kind of tune. 3. A little more introspective and a little bit different. 4. An up-tempo tune you should have in every jazz gig. 5. Every single gig should also have a ballad, like this one. 6. A medium-tempo tune 7. A modal tune 8. A high-energy blues Important Links: LJS Inner Circle Membership Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Get our Amazon Best Selling book Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: Get 50% off your first month!

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So what are some great jazz standards to learn for playing jazz gigs? Well, today I'm gonna go over 8 jazz standards you need to know. In this episode: 1. A tune with a little bit more energy, swinging, and a lot of fun. 2. A more minor and bluesy kind of tune. 3. A little more introspective and a little bit different. 4. An up-tempo tune you should have in every jazz gig. 5. Every single gig should also have a ballad, like this one. 6. A medium-tempo tune 7. A modal tune 8. A high-ener...

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