The Jazz Standards : A Guide To The Repertoire 〈HD 2026〉

: A curated guide to more than 2,000 recordings , highlighting the most definitive covers and contemporary interpretations. Key Pieces Covered

: The story of how the song was written and its evolution from Broadway show tunes or pop songs into the jazz canon. The jazz standards : a guide to the repertoire

: Discussion of the song's harmonic and melodic significance. : A curated guide to more than 2,000

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