Hosted by Jay Sweet · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 185 episodes
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In this podcast, Jazz History professor, biographer, musician, and popular podcaster Jay Sweet will help guide you through the tunes included in the Jazz Real Book. For decades, this book (often called "The Jazz Bible") has been a resource for jazz musicians looking to learn jazz standards and repertoire. This podcast will discuss essential recordings and details associated with the songs in the Jazz Real Book, the musicians who created the material, and the recordings that inspire jazz musicians and fans worldwide.
Jay Sweet hosts The Jazz Real Book, a music show with 185 episodes published.
“Gemini” and Jimmy Heath (130) “Gemini” is one of Jimmy Heath’s finest and most enduring compositions, a graceful 24-bar waltz that reflects his gift for memorable melodies and sophisticated harmony. Built around a spaci
Ali MacSween continues to emerge as one of the most creative voices in London's contemporary jazz scene with Where Rivers Meet , a remarkable collaboration between his collective Your Brother's Keeper and legendary saxop
“Full House” and Johnny Griffin (129) Johnny Griffin’s appearance on Wes Montgomery’s “Full House” remains one of the great examples of hard bop improvisation captured live. Recorded on June 25, 1962, at Tsubo in Berkele
Chris van Voorst van Beest’s Bye Design brings together jazz improvisation and classical structure in a deeply personal and compelling statement. Joined by pianist Zach Lapidus and drummer Nathan Ellman-Bell, the New Yor
“Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good To You” and Sonny Clark “Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good to You” is one of the most enduring standards in the jazz repertoire. Written in 1929 by composer Don Redman and lyricist Andy Razaf, the tune combi
Peter Bernstein is widely regarded as one of the premier jazz guitarists of his generation, celebrated for his warm tone, lyrical improvisations, and deep mastery of the bebop and straight-ahead jazz traditions. Born in
“Freedom Jazz Dance” and Eddie Harris “Freedom Jazz Dance” is one of the most influential jazz compositions of the 1960s. Written by Eddie Harris and first recorded on his 1965 album The In Sound, the 16-bar tune combine
Rahsaan Roland Kirk-The Inflated Tear (Atlantic) Release date: June 1968 Released in 1968, The Inflated Tear stands as Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s masterpiece and one of the most original jazz albums of the decade. The album c
Gracinha Leporace (The Sergio Mendes Band) For more than five decades, Gracinha Leporace was far more than a vocalist in Sergio Mendes’ bands—she was his musical partner, collaborator, and eventually his wife. Born in Br
“Freddie Freeloader” and Wynton Kelly (126) “Freddie Freeloader” is one of the most celebrated tracks from Miles Davis’ 1959 masterpiece Kind of Blue. A relaxed 12-bar blues in B-flat, the tune demonstrates how simplicit
Legendary German-born songwriter and producer Toby Gad and acclaimed crossover cellist/composer Dave Eggar have each spent decades redefining the boundaries between virtuosity, emotion, and modern popular music. Raised i
“Four on Six” and Pat Martino (125) “Four on Six,” first recorded by Wes Montgomery on The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery in 1960, is one of the defining compositions in jazz guitar history. Built loosely on th
John Lee and Paquito D’Rivera On Dizzy Gillespie WBGO presents the Dizzy Gillespie All Stars with John Lee and special guest Paquito D’Rivera as part of the All That Jazz concert series at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage in New J
“Four” and Miles Davis’ First Great Quintet “Four” became one of the signature performances associated with Miles Davis’ First Great Quintet, one of the most influential small groups in jazz history. Formed in 1955, the
Chick Corea- Now He Sings, Now He Sobs (Solid State Records) Released December 1968 Now He Sings, Now He Sobs captures Chick Corea, Miroslav Vitouš, and Roy Haynes in a rare moment of complete musical connection and crea
Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. represent two generations of Southern-rooted improvisational music coming together through groove, soul, and message-driven songwriting. Burbridge is widely known for his work with
“Forest Flower” and Charles Lloyd (133) “Forest Flower” stands as one of the defining jazz compositions of the 1960s and remains closely associated with Charles Lloyd and his groundbreaking quartet. Built around shifting
The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra’s “Salute to Maurice White” concerts take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 (7:30 PM) and Sunday, May 10, 2026 (7:00 PM) at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, California. Ticket
“I Love You For Sentimental Reason” and Dean Martin (122) “I Love You (For Sentimental Reasons)” is a classic American ballad written in 1945 by William “Pat” Best and Deek Watson, emerging at the close of World War II w
Eric Darius is a contemporary jazz saxophone master whose career bridges strong musical roots with a clear connection to modern audiences. Born in 1982 he grew up in a deeply musical household, with a bassist father and
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