jazz standards
Classic songbook staples
Jazz standards are songs from the jazz repertoire that have become widely known, frequently performed, and expected knowledge among jazz musicians.
Most originated in the 1920s through 1960s, drawn from Broadway musicals, Tin Pan Alley, and jazz compositions: They opened with a few standards before playing original material.
Standards like "Autumn Leaves" or "All the Things You Are" serve as common ground for jam sessions and improvisation.
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- swingSuspended recreational seat
- Cole PorterAmerican songwriter, Broadway musicals
- big bandLarge jazz ensemble
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
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Established concert hall works
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