Hello and welcome back to another issue of "Jazz Daniel's"! In this second issue, we will explore the renowned standard "Autumn Leaves". You might wonder why I chose this standard over another. Well, dear reader, "Autumn Leaves" is one of the most popular jam session standards that every jazz musician should know how to play (in several keys, no less!). It's also a fantastic standard for playing some juicy 2-5-1 lines in a minor context! We'll cover the following topics: A br

Welcome to the first edition of Jazz Daniel's Newsletter! In this newsletter, I'll guide you through learning different jazz standards by presenting the melody, harmony, a straightforward chord melody and concluding with a solo etude. This entry will delve into the renowned standard "Summertime." We'll cover the following topics: A brief history of Summertime and why you should learn it How to play the melod y How to play the harmony How to play a chord melody A solo etude No

Jazz is likely one of the most intricate and complex music styles to date. However! When you examine the music more closely, you'll...