So This Is Jazz

How to Enjoy & Appreciate America’s Classical Music

SO THIS IS JAZZ breaks down the music into topics and episodes. Each episode has its own Spotify playlist to help you hear the ideas you’ll read about. Start at the beginning, or skip around. And enjoy the great music.

Before you dig into the music, visit the “About” page to learn more about what So This Is Jazz offers and how to get the most out of it.

WELCOME TO JAZZ

MODULES

  • The Basics

    Fascinating Rhythm—How Jazz Swings.

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  • The Road Map

    Follow a Jazz Tune from Start to Finish.

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  • The Ensemble

    How Do Musicians Play Together.

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  • The Solos

    How to listen to improvised music.

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  • The Players

    How Do Musicians Put a Personal Stamp on Their Music?

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  • The Innovators

    How Does Jazz Move Forward?

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CLIP OF THE WEEK

For your listening pleasure….

Thelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk

It all begins with an idea.

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