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.
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.
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Recent Episodes
July 19, 2026
Gloria's Step and Paul Motion
<p><strong>"Gloria’s Step" and Paul Motion (132) </strong></p><p>Scott LaFaro's <strong>"Gloria's Step"</strong> is one of the defining compositions of modern jazz and a lasting testament to his brilliance as both a bassist and composer. Introduced on the landmark 1961 album Sunday at the Village Vanguard, the tune departs from conventional jazz forms through its asymmetrical 20-bar structure, shifting major-seventh harmonies, and absence of a clearly defined key center. These qualities create a floating, conversational framework that mirrors the trio's remarkable interplay. Drummer <strong>Paul Motian</strong> was essential to the performance's success. Rather than marking time conventionally, Motian painted the music with subtle brushwork, shifting textures, and elastic rhythms that allowed Bill Evans and LaFaro complete freedom. His sensitive, interactive approach helped redefine the role of the jazz drummer, making the trio an ensemble of equal voices rather than a piano-led group. Together, LaFaro's innovative composition and Motian's understated artistry helped create one of the most influential recordings in jazz history.</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/rARGPAkIcw4?si=jrElQ8pw_TBxTrUu"><u>Bill Evans Trio </u></a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/DBH1FnMnRm0?si=nJb8RodKxX6kiKsq"><u>Chick Corea</u></a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34NoEEgibVEHALPMVARE4x?si=XJV6IhO7TRWUaJmDcRwqrQ"><u>The Jazz Real Book Vol.2 </u></a></p><p><br></p>
July 15, 2026
Steve Swallow Interview
<p>Steve Swallow is one of the most influential electric bassists and composers in jazz history. Born in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, in 1940, he began on acoustic bass before pioneering the use of electric bass in a jazz context, developing his signature pick technique and lyrical improvisational style. Throughout his remarkable career, he has collaborated with artists including Carla Bley, Gary Burton, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Jimmy Giuffre, Stan Getz, Chick Corea, and John Abercrombie. His compositions, including "Falling Grace," "Eiderdown," and "Chelsea Bells," have become modern jazz standards. Swallow also played a significant role in the creation of The Real Book while teaching at Berklee College of Music, contributing compositions and helping shape one of jazz education's most influential publications. His latest ECM release, Winter Songs (2026), features Gil Goldstein, Chris Cheek, Steve Cardenas, Mike Rodriguez, and Adam Nussbaum, presenting nine lyrical originals that reaffirm Swallow's enduring creativity and unmistakable voice.</p>
July 12, 2026
The Girl From Ipanema and the album Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim (131)
<p><strong>“The Girl From Ipanema” and the album Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim (131) </strong></p><p>“The Girl from Ipanema” one of the most performed and beloved jazz standards reached its definitive artistic expression through two landmark recordings. The 1964 Verve release Getz/Gilberto introduced bossa nova to an international audience, pairing Stan Getz’s lyrical tenor saxophone with João Gilberto’s understated guitar and vocals, Antônio Carlos Jobim’s elegant piano, and Astrud Gilberto’s unforgettable English-language debut. The album became a historic success, winning the 1965 Grammy Award for Album of the Year while the single earned Record of the Year, firmly establishing Brazilian music within the jazz mainstream. Three years later, Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim presented a more intimate and orchestrated interpretation. Claus Ogerman’s lush yet restrained arrangements allowed Sinatra’s relaxed phrasing to blend seamlessly with Jobim’s nylon-string guitar and piano. The performance becomes especially memorable when Jobim sings in Portuguese before the two artists trade lines in both languages, creating a graceful musical dialogue that remains one of the finest cross-cultural collaborations in jazz history.</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/sx0TLkdWFEU?si=eVbBNlY80ikB5HUV"><u>Getz/Gilberto </u></a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/6GFsiFQuUFo?si=O5EO5vShACetwEPs"><u>Sinatra/Jobim </u></a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34NoEEgibVEHALPMVARE4x?si=blxMUzYNR6SkQzHQs69TZQ"><u>The Jazz Real Book Vol 2 </u></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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