Sonny Clark is widely known for his work as a sideman, but is often underappreciated as a composer. Here is a beautiful theme from a

Thelonious Monk was known for his trademark angular and unorthodox melodies.  Perhaps his most iconic melody, “Trinkle, Tinkle” is instantly recognizable. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/I70XQDG78Ko CLICK HERE

Have you ever wondered what Duke played for his famous intro to “Take the A Train?” Look no further, because here it is! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/4TExhD3tlXk

Red Garland was a master of playing intros. You’ll fall in love with this intro, just like the lyric says: “It Could Happen to You!”

Back by popular demand, we are taking a closer look at this turnaround used in Bill Evans’ tasteful arrangement of “A Sleepin’ Bee” from Live

This tune by Bud Powell went on to become a jazz standard, and is often quoted by bebop jazz musicians. ‘= The melody features a

This tune by Bud Powell went on to become a jazz standard, and is often quoted by bebop jazz musicians. A defining characteristic is this

Bill Evans was a master of using substitute chord changes to achieve advance color and expression in his improvising. Here is a solo break from

Tete Monotliu is an often undercelebrated jazz pianist from Catalonia, Spain. When notable jazz musicians such as Kenny Dorham, Ben Webster, and Dexter Gordon emigrated