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Trad Jazz Standards

Hi Adrian and fellow clarinetists!


I've just joined the website a few days ago, and so far I'm having a lot of fun with the classes. The videos are very clear and to-the-point. It really is a privilege to be able to learn from such an accomplished musician and teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us Adrian!


I had a question for Adrian, but I'd also love to hear from other class members. Would it be possible to recommend a list of Trad Jazz Standards to learn, let's say 25 to 50 essentials that are often called at jam sessions, and the most common keys for each one of them? It's easy to find lists of more modern standards online (post Swing and Be Bop), but I have trouble finding comprehensive lists of early Jazz / New Orleans music. So far, I've been learning songs I like, digging into recordings of artists of that time, or in the style. But since I don't go to jam sessions (yet!), I'd love to learn a bunch of songs that are commonly played so I could join eventually.


Thank you!

Pierre

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Adrian Cunningham
Adrian Cunningham
Aug 24, 2024

Hi Pierre- here is a list of common songs that will keep you going for a while.

Please keep in mind that repertoire that gets called at jam sessions can vary widely depending on the musicians, the city or country etc.. there are many hundreds of great songs to choose from!

Here are some common choices:


Avalon

Basin St Blues

Muskrat Ramble

all of me

Ain’t misbehavin

Moonglow

Ain’t she sweet

When the saints go marching in

Sweet Georgia Brown

When you’re smiling

On the sunny side of the street

Honeysuckle Rose

Struttin with some barbecue

Dinah

That’s a plenty

After you’ve gone

I got rhythm

My blue heaven

Sweet sue

The Sheik of Araby

St Louis Blues

Royal Garden Blues

Indiana

I’ve found a new baby

Bourbon St Parade

Careless love

Everybody loves my baby

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