4 Best Jazz Standards Podcasts

1. Something Wonderful: Exploring the Great American Songbook

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This series takes listeners on a song-by-song journey through the Great American Songbook. In each episode, they delve into a particular song or collection of standards, offering historical context, musical commentary, and reflections on how the piece fits into the broader canon of American popular music.Through insightful analysis and storytelling, John and Adam explore the lives of the songwriters, the cultural and social backdrop of the era, the song's evolution in recordings and performances, and what gives it enduring appeal...MORE Estimated listeners
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2. The Jazz Real Book

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In this podcast, Jazz History professor, biographer, musician, and popular podcaster Jay Sweet will help guide you through the tunes included in the Jazz Real Book. For decades, this book (often called 'The Jazz Bible') has been a resource for jazz musicians looking to learn jazz standards and repertoire. This podcast will discuss essential recordings and details associated with the songs in the Jazz Real Book, the musicians who created the material, and the recordings that inspire jazz musicians and fans worldwide.MORE Producer/Network Jay Sweet
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Quartet Jazz Standards Podcast

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Geoff Gascoyne chats to big-name (and upcoming) jazz soloists as they pick and play their favourite jazz standards and talk about their jazz lives. A mix of candid discussion, technical insights and spontaneous improvisation, this weekly podcast is a must-listen for everyone that loves jazz. Geoff is a renowned jazz bass player and prolific composer and producer with credits on over 100 albums and a book of contacts to die for! He is also executive producer of the best-selling Quartet jazz standards play-along app series for iOS. MORE Estimated listeners
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4. Same Difference: 2 Jazz Fans, 1 Jazz Standard

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Now into their 5th year, and receiving high accolades from several different podcast review sites, Same Difference has quickly become the go-to Jazz podcast for good (and fun) analysis of all your favorite Jazz standards. Each episode, AJ and Johnny pick a standard, then listen to and discuss several different versions, including a 'New-To-Us Artist' who may very well be new on the Jazz scene. They've had an array of special guests on the show, including Jazz and Musicology scholars, noted Jazz critics and reviewers, and some excellent Jazz musicians...MORE Producer/Network Tony Habra
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 22Twitter 42 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact