Melancholia

"Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe"


(I am standing with one foot in the grave),

Friday, November 23, 2018

The most feared song in jazz, explained



  

The most feared song in jazz, explained 

 
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John Coltrane, one of jazz history’s most revered saxophonists, released
“Giant Steps” in 1959. 
It’s known across the jazz world as one of the
most challenging compositions to improvise over for two reasons - it’s
fast and it’s in three keys. 
Braxton Cook and Adam Neely give me a crash
course in music theory to help me understand this notoriously difficult
song, and I’m bringing you along for the ride. Even if you don’t
understand a lick of music theory, you’ll likely walk away with an
appreciation for this musical puzzle. 


Some songs don't just stick in your head, they change the music world forever.








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