Aimee's Top 25 Jazz Standards To Know

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  • People often wonder which jazz tunes they should learn first. I have carefully selected 25 of the most important jazz standards, and placed them in an order that I think is good for beginners.
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    Thanks!
    Aimee Nolte

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  • @isastarmoon
    @isastarmoon 7 років тому +742

    25. Take the A Train
    24. Autumn Leaves
    23. All of Me
    22. Blue Bossa
    21. Satin Doll
    20. Fly me to The Moon
    19. So What
    18. Straight no Chaser
    17. Summertime
    16. Oleo
    15. Alone Together
    14. How High the Moon
    13. Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise
    12. Bye Bye Blackbird
    11. Mr PC
    10. St Thomas
    9. Someday my Prince will Come
    8. Black Orpheus
    7. Cherokee
    6. Footprints
    5. The Girl from Ipanema
    4. All the Things You Are
    3. On Green Dolphin St.
    2. Stella by Starlight
    1. Confirmation

    • @VermylionMusic
      @VermylionMusic 6 років тому +15

      Man, fuck St. Thomas lmao

    • @hetmanjz
      @hetmanjz 6 років тому +13

      +VermylionMusic Oh, you mean like "f*ck Sonny Rollins, f*ck Caribbean-style music"? How about you elaborate on that a little?

    • @bielzinhoferreira8184
      @bielzinhoferreira8184 6 років тому +2

      gratetude

    • @tH4ttUs
      @tH4ttUs 6 років тому +1

      thy so much man!!!!

    • @VermylionMusic
      @VermylionMusic 6 років тому +10

      + Jan Zamojski, I said what I damn said, read it again.

  • @dx7man
    @dx7man 7 років тому +856

    I'm a 79-year-old jazz pianist.Several decades ago, I was booked into a duo with a Russian guitarist who spoke no English whatsoever. I spoke an equal amount of Russian. He had learned the jazz repertoire from tape cassettes that were secretly passed among friends during the Communist era. We'd take turns playing the beginning bars of a standard and the other would join in. This got us through the entire three hours with only smiles and nods passing between us.
    Aimee Nolte, the list you posted was almost exactly what we played on that gig! My compliments for creating a wonderful database for the beginning jazz musician, and a good fill-in-the-blanks list for us long-termers.
    I'm reminded of the list of essential country songs that Johnny Cash wrote out for his daughter Roseann. She's completed at least two albums in a series called "The List". Does this give you an idea? Hmmm...
    My thanks for your wonderful videos! Even at my age, I'm learning from you -- and of course from our mutual mentor Jacob Collier.

    • @williamwhalen7764
      @williamwhalen7764 7 років тому +24

      Robert Shepherd great story!

    • @hughtonks
      @hughtonks 7 років тому +10

      The most famous Russian jazz composer and bandleader - Nikolai Kapustin - is virtually unknown in the West, although his music is excellent. Check out his "8 Concert Etudes", opus 40 ... jazz, without doubt, but all "pre-transcribed".

    • @ergnoor3551
      @ergnoor3551 7 років тому +28

      Please accept Thank You from Russia.
      Yes we all do speak the same language of music that is surely above the rest.

    • @noi5emaker
      @noi5emaker 7 років тому +4

      Brilliant story, Robert. Thanks for sharing.

    • @rorobubu4873
      @rorobubu4873 7 років тому +5

      Thank you Robert for sharing. Wishing you all the best. As you know a Mature Age is Not a hindrence to make good Music.

  • @JensLarsen
    @JensLarsen 7 років тому +544

    My old teacher always said: "learn tunes from Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole, that way you will learn the right melody with good chords!"

  • @jamespeelecarey
    @jamespeelecarey 6 років тому +62

    Really enjoyed this. I put a public playlist on Spotify entitled, oddly, ”Aimee Nolte's Top 25”. Thanks Ms. Nolte

  • @victorwang6307
    @victorwang6307 4 роки тому +6

    What a gem your channel is. I’m feel lucky to be here.

  • @insaneintherainmusic
    @insaneintherainmusic 7 років тому +29

    Versions I like (not necessarily best sources for learning the original tune):
    Autumn Leaves - Cannonball
    All of Me - McCoy Tyner
    Blue Bossa - Michael Brecker in the Roppongi Pit (amazing solo)
    Alone Together - Chet Baker
    Softly in a Morning Sunrise - Michael Brecker (live)
    Cherokee - Kamasi Washington (this one is SO COOL!)
    All the Things You Are - Michael Jackson
    Fantastic list - just been brushing up on a lot of these myself :)

    • @cjgreen4331
      @cjgreen4331 2 роки тому +2

      Excuse me? Michael Jackson??

    • @John_Malloy
      @John_Malloy Рік тому

      @@cjgreen4331 He might be joking. In any case I just listened to the MJ version and it sounded as expected, that is, a nice attempt by a 14 year old. He repeats this "over/under" ornament ad nauseam to avoid, IMO, the challenge of hitting the sequenced fourths cleanly in the opening phrase and throughout.

  • @MyTube4Utoo
    @MyTube4Utoo 5 років тому +2

    I just found Aimee's channel two days ago, and even primarily being a guitarist, this has become my number one UA-cam music channel!!

  • @IanTOHare
    @IanTOHare 7 років тому +2

    Thanks Aimee! One of the most difficult first steps of dedicating yourself to the world of jazz is understanding which tunes to tackle first! There are a few on your list that I have been avoiding fully memorizing for various reasons for years but now it's time to get them under my fingers. Have a wonderful day.

  • @zenrascal
    @zenrascal 7 років тому +14

    I discovered jazz as a freshman/sophomore in college in the early 60s. Two favorite tunes emerged for me then and have stayed with me. One is "On Green Dolphin Street" already on your list. Favorite version is the Oscar Peterson Trio (at the London House). My other favorite tune from way back then is "Waltz for Debbie" played by Bill Evans. I'm pleased to say I saw both performers live all those decades ago.

  • @jimdandy422
    @jimdandy422 7 років тому +297

    What, no Smoke On The Water?????

    • @ffggddss
      @ffggddss 7 років тому +21

      Yeah, really! And no Stairway to Heaven, or In a Gada Davida!!!

    • @jimdandy422
      @jimdandy422 7 років тому +20

      No Stairway? Denied!!

    • @JoelCarli
      @JoelCarli 7 років тому +6

      Fun fact - that song is based off a Canadian jazz band's composition. Jon Lord was a brilliant and versatile musician who knew where to get ideas.

    • @DangFee78
      @DangFee78 7 років тому +8

      Enter Sandman???

    • @charliedavis8447
      @charliedavis8447 6 років тому +11

      nah too complicated for jazz musicians :)

  • @cappybenton
    @cappybenton 6 років тому +1

    Your list is a big help to me. I love listening to jazz and learning to recognize "the standards" when I hear them is one of my current projects.

  • @1000buffalos
    @1000buffalos 7 років тому +2

    I think the list is perfect. Everyone who has ever tried to comp with a singer or attempted--and stumbled--at blowing over ii-V-I changes has tried over some of these! Aimee, you are an amazing musical brain, and you are a natural teacher.

  • @birdsadventuresinwoodandmusic
    @birdsadventuresinwoodandmusic 7 років тому +9

    I just smile every time I watch you! Music isn't what you do, it's who you are.

    • @tedrenard472
      @tedrenard472 7 років тому +2

      That has got to be one of the best comments I've read in a long while. Thanks you sir (or madame)

  • @kennedymuzyamba9988
    @kennedymuzyamba9988 7 років тому +3

    Aimee it would be so great if you did tutorials for those jazz standards. You are one of the few great tutors available. You are an amazingly gifted teacher.

  • @dstrongcrowe432strong6
    @dstrongcrowe432strong6 7 років тому

    I'm gonna take your word for it, Aimee, because I too remember someone making a request and I felt kinda dumb when I didn't know it. And you have been much more immersed in the scene than a lot of people.

  • @colourtones
    @colourtones Рік тому +2

    Excellent list and advice, Aimee. Thank you for your work!

  • @CharlieDraper
    @CharlieDraper 5 років тому +23

    Every time I watch one of your videos, I want to leap straight to an instrument before I'm even finished watching. You're such an inspiration.

    • @sanny8716
      @sanny8716 5 років тому

      Same, and I don't even play piano (I do have piano at my home though)

  • @SweetSpotGuitar
    @SweetSpotGuitar 6 років тому +4

    I've been to a lot of jams where "Scrapple from the Apple," "Now's the Time," and "Canteloupe Island" get called, but I like this list (even thought I don't know all of them!! to the woodshed!!).

  • @alibiath35
    @alibiath35 2 роки тому +1

    Yes, these are all the tunes, I've learned first. And some others: I loved Misty and... Take 5 ;-), so I tried to play and sing them. You've played and sung these tunes with all the feeling, rhythm and power this music needs. This has impressed me very much. Thank you so much for all the lessons this week.

  • @eparkerv3
    @eparkerv3 5 років тому +2

    You are such a treasure to me. I was led straight to your channel from Piano Pig, who is really great about sharing where he gets his inspiration and ideas. Thanks for doing this video...i am reigniting my love for jazz, and learning, and piano. My new keys will be delivered tomorrow, and I can't wait to break them in learning these standards and keeping them alive.

  • @shanthemusickid
    @shanthemusickid 5 років тому +7

    This video is so helpful, thank you!

  • @wassupdannybadz
    @wassupdannybadz 7 років тому +37

    Personal Favourites:
    Autumn Leaves - Ryo Fukui
    So What - Miles Davis
    Alone Together - Ed Bickert
    Someday My Prince Will Come - Yoko Kanno
    Cherokee - Kamasi Washington
    Footprints - Wayne Shorter
    The Girl From Ipanema - Getz/Gilberto
    All The Things You Are - Bill Evans
    On Green Dolphin Street - Barry Harris
    Stella By Starlight - Joe Pass

    • @krthr
      @krthr 7 років тому +4

      OMG!!!!!! I LOVE YOKO KANNO. I had no idea this existed, but it's LOVELY.

    • @wassupdannybadz
      @wassupdannybadz 7 років тому +2

      Yeah, she is amazing! I'm glad you like it!

    • @blakethiel3116
      @blakethiel3116 6 років тому

      wassupdannybadz I absolutely love Kamasi's rendition of Cherokee

    • @darryllaldridge4399
      @darryllaldridge4399 6 років тому

      wow avsolutley gorgeous

    • @beng2617
      @beng2617 5 років тому

      Roy fukui... an underated genius

  • @fuzzylightning
    @fuzzylightning 6 років тому +1

    I absolutely love your videos and how well you present the information! Thank you for helping those out there hungry for jazz knowledge :)

  • @onceuponasynth
    @onceuponasynth 7 років тому +1

    Great list, thanks for sharing Aimee! My favorite recording of St Thomas is by Joshua Redman (Live at Village Vanguard). He starts off with an incredible solo interpretation which builds up slowly and gradually unwraps and teases the melody only to finally explode in full swing with the entire band. It gives me goosebumps every time.

  • @MarioVapenik
    @MarioVapenik 7 років тому +88

    My list has only item. The Pink Panther.

    • @exquisitecorpse4917
      @exquisitecorpse4917 3 роки тому +1

      We have a toddler who loves Pink Panther....every time she's around my drums, she shouts "PINK PANTHER SONG!! PINK PANTHER SONG!!" then hums along while I tap it out with brushes. It's pretty wholesome....

    • @donnicholson3200
      @donnicholson3200 Рік тому

      I can still remember the first time I heard the incredible saxophone on Pink Panther in the movie when it came out - incredible

  • @jerroneous8549
    @jerroneous8549 2 роки тому +6

    Fantastic! Love the medley! Will definitely explore these. I think my favorite version of autumn leaves is Cannonball Adderley's group with Miles

  • @hardcore88
    @hardcore88 4 роки тому +1

    I just started watching your videos a few days ago. It would be hard for anyone to make a Top 100 list of jazz standards, let alone a top 25, but yours is excellent. Even though Oleo has the same changes, I found it odd for not including "I've Got Rhythm", the original for so many great Bebop tunes and hey: " Meet The Flintstones!!!"
    As far as a recording for "Take The A Train", I have a favorite for emotional impact: The Stan Kenton version from his "Live In London Album" after Ellington's passing in the mid-70's. Played as a tribute with no improvisation, Mike Vax tears it up with "screech" trumpet on the final 2 choruses. The audience response was overwhelming.
    As a retired music teacher, thank you for your gentle, insightful & humorous approach to the subject of jazz. Great content & teaching!

  • @midiacstudio
    @midiacstudio 6 років тому +1

    OMG, I think I'm in love. I have just been inspired to really learn and take on this grand sport. Wow! An absolute delight of a presentation.... all the way through!

  • @cliffordWinder
    @cliffordWinder 3 роки тому +3

    The people who critique the list you’ve made should be making their own list.

  • @p7allan
    @p7allan 7 років тому +75

    Amiee. You are so awesome the way you say what you want to get across. You are an excellent communicator and express things clearly and with enthusiasm. Who can say any more? Thank you.

  • @claracornil977
    @claracornil977 4 роки тому +2

    omg aimee this is by faar the nicest video of you ive ever watched. i just love you so much! thank you for the so millionest time. Youre a jazz princess!

  • @user-uw4ch8qr5e
    @user-uw4ch8qr5e Місяць тому

    I was lucky enough to have a broad range of jazz standards with high school and college jazz band experience. Love your ability to transition from one song to the next so gracefully.

  • @rogersalles200
    @rogersalles200 4 роки тому +15

    I would add " There will never be another you"

  • @vecernicek2
    @vecernicek2 7 років тому +5

    Aimee, regarding your question on fundamental recordings of jazz standards, I would recommend looking at a book by Ted Gioia called 'The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire'

  • @colinmaharaj
    @colinmaharaj Рік тому +2

    Amie, this, is pure love from you to us, you give so much and put so much into your work, and give us for nothing. I'll do my best to return this incredible favor one day.

  • @vinzenzbraun3148
    @vinzenzbraun3148 3 роки тому +2

    Your positive attitude is so motivating! Thanks for all the great videos :)

  • @herrvorragend8135
    @herrvorragend8135 7 років тому +90

    oh my gosh, you didn't put THIS ONE on there, how could you leave this one out

    • @noi5emaker
      @noi5emaker 7 років тому +3

      Herr Vorragend no kidding. It's my favourite too! Sheesh....

    • @therandomchicken6517
      @therandomchicken6517 6 років тому +2

      Honestly how could she put this one below that one?!

    • @MrCatrig77
      @MrCatrig77 6 років тому

      Indiana

    • @MrCatrig77
      @MrCatrig77 6 років тому +1

      Round midnight

  • @RobinCoteAllen
    @RobinCoteAllen 6 років тому +3

    Fantabulous!

  • @billycm8370
    @billycm8370 4 роки тому +2

    your voice just shines so beautifully and bright

  • @robertlenart7360
    @robertlenart7360 6 років тому +2

    I'm 67-years young and I enjoyed your videos today so much! You reminded me of when I was a teenager, I can still remember singing in the school choir. I was introduced to some practice with piano and trumpet while in school and recall enjoying those moments very much. Though I never kept practicing, I continue to have a desire for playing and singing music. I was fortunate to learn to play guitar and sing in a band for a few years. I was searching UA-cam for some help with my playing and ended up on your videos. Your enthusiasm inspired me to subscribe to your website and I look forward to more positive input from you. I have an old keyboard in the basement that is about to join me with my practice along with your videos starting today! I look forward to a wonderful journey and thank you for the encouragement to keep my desire for music going! One day at a time. Smokin Bob Lenart/a Guitars 4 Vets student.

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  6 років тому

      +Robert Lenart thanks for the note, Robert! Nice to meet you.

  • @boomboomdrums8540
    @boomboomdrums8540 7 років тому +5

    I really like your videos. As a pianist though I'm not up to snuff enough to play most of this stuff. but I'm trying.
    Fly Me To The Moon - Frank, Live at the Sands
    By Bye Blackbird - Tony Williams, The Story of Neptune
    So What - Herbie Hancock, A Tribute to Miles
    Stella By Starlight - Kieth Jarrett, Standards Live

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  7 років тому +1

      +boomboom drums thank you. I love that.

  • @z0mbyz624
    @z0mbyz624 5 років тому +6

    Nice tunes. For me there would be 2 more: Misty and 'Round Midnight for sure

    • @27Pyth
      @27Pyth 3 роки тому

      yes to misty and round midnight then add Body and Soul, Ladybird and Giant Steps and you've got the top 30 😀

  • @renayray985
    @renayray985 6 років тому

    Absolutely wonderful job you do here, Aimee ! Thank you.

  • @cjorg16
    @cjorg16 5 років тому +1

    Nice list Aimee, and great job on the mashup too.

  • @klisher
    @klisher 7 років тому +24

    Chet baker for Summertime. either Micheal Brecker, Sonny Clarke or Dexter Gordon for Softly as in a morning sunrise. Eva Cassidy for Autumn Leaves

    • @reubenpompei3896
      @reubenpompei3896 7 років тому +4

      for summertime i will also suggest artie shaw, aka bilks, and charlie parker

    • @dejanmarkovic690
      @dejanmarkovic690 7 років тому

      Blue moon by Richard Rogers?

    • @DaGhost141
      @DaGhost141 7 років тому +7

      Bill Evans plays the perfect version of Autumn Leaves in my opinion.

    • @klisher
      @klisher 7 років тому +2

      yeah Bill Evans version is amazing

    • @GeoCoppens
      @GeoCoppens 7 років тому +1

      For Summertime there is NOTHING like the incredible version by Albert Ayler from 1963. Here on Tube!!!

  • @alfberger3150
    @alfberger3150 5 років тому +3

    I think quincy jones' big band version of Black Orpheus is pretty amazing, especially the way he harmonized the melody around the 2 minute mark

  • @williamdepaula7533
    @williamdepaula7533 7 років тому

    I love your channel ! The content is great and, although the videos are long, i don't get tired of watching. Time flies when i'm whatching. Congrats, hugs from brazil.

  • @Oklatucky_Guitarman
    @Oklatucky_Guitarman 6 років тому +2

    Nice pipes. When you started singing, you blew me away!

  • @leonhat963
    @leonhat963 7 років тому +2

    For me the Miles Davis Quintet of Bye Bye Blackbird is probably the most important, however I like the version of the Ray Brown trio on "Live at scullers" much more! Just the whole album has an incredible live vibe&amazing energy to it!! (one of my first trio albums I have listened to)

    • @DaveHillJr
      @DaveHillJr 5 місяців тому

      Love that Ray Brown recording! Thank you

  • @EricNakamoto
    @EricNakamoto 7 років тому +8

    I recently went to a Jerry Bergonzi masterclass and someone asked him the same thing, he said: It could happen to you, stella by starlight, All the things, ladybird, out of nowhere, and moments notice. In all 12 keys of course.

  • @MarkRhodesSongs
    @MarkRhodesSongs 7 років тому

    Yay, Aimee! So glad you did this. Great list.

  • @tatianapostman9134
    @tatianapostman9134 6 років тому

    You are so amazing and inspiring, Aimee, thank you for these videos 🧡

  • @MrHalafaseka
    @MrHalafaseka 6 років тому +3

    Thank you so very much! True inspiration! Only Songs i can still think of are Donna Lee, 'Round Midnight, and maybe how insenditive (i guess you had enough bossas though;)))
    It's not a critique at all by the way! Just thought sharing :)

  • @jonnyroxx7172
    @jonnyroxx7172 7 років тому +41

    What? No Misty? The "most standardy of standards?" Just kidding - you know me... Seriously, great list. Mine differs by 3 tunes: Somewhere Over the Rainbow, What a Wonderful World & Scrapple From the Apple. Also, I like Sonny Rollins for Oleo. Peace. JR

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  7 років тому +11

      +Jonny Roxx lol you're right! I just plain old FORGOT IT. Ahhhh I'll probably never live it down! Which one should we kick out tho?

    • @jonnyroxx7172
      @jonnyroxx7172 7 років тому +2

      Oh Aimee... I think we'll forgive you. On the plus side, "the most standardy standard" could be your new catchphrase! Which one do we leave out? I just realized that I left Take Five off of MY own list & that was the most requested song our trio played. Thankfully, there's just too much great music out there. Peace. JR

    • @ffggddss
      @ffggddss 7 років тому +3

      Yeah, of course as soon as we hear, "there's always the what-about-this-one, etc." you know we're gonna be making our lists!
      Take Five was on mine, along with Stardust, and I'm sure I'll think of several more in the next few days.
      Even though I'm not particularly into jazz. But I do find many of those tunes do stick with me...
      How about In the Mood? Moonlight Serenade? In fact, you could make a whole nother list just of Big Band stuff. That is, if you haven't already ;-)

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  7 років тому +6

      +ffggddss mostly these are tunes that get called the most at jam sessions around the world. That's what I was shooting for.

    • @jonnyroxx7172
      @jonnyroxx7172 7 років тому +3

      +ffggddss Yes, those big band tunes are great, but I think the point of Aimee's list (which was right on, in my opinion) was a group of songs musicians should know fairly well if they want to be able to play with other musicians at a jazz gig. Playing jazz is a bit like playing poker; when it's your turn to deal, you get to call the game, so it's good to know what most other players play. And it's just plain fun, too. Thank you, Aimee for sharing your knowledge, talent, experience & love of music with all of us. Peace. JR

  • @andreg.3408
    @andreg.3408 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this. Every now and then, I'm asked to dep In a jazz jam. This list now gives me a focus point of where/what to start getting under my belt. Some toons one can learn on-the-fly, while others need a little homework!!
    Oh, and thanks for the additional list in the comments too.
    Nice one Aimee!
    Mr Magic!

  • @JeffRyan_88keys
    @JeffRyan_88keys 6 років тому +1

    Aimee, you are beautiful! It's amazing how we constantly discover people on UA-cam. "All the things you are" is definitely a great one. I'm glad you reminded me of that because I learned it like 10 months ago and I forgot all about it I'm gonna touch up on it. Great video :-)

  • @karlsebastian5891
    @karlsebastian5891 7 років тому +6

    BODY AND SOUL!!!

  • @deneicy
    @deneicy 7 років тому +5

    Sidebar - frequently called at jams "all the things you are " for all those great horn players (Charlie Parker)

    • @deneicy
      @deneicy 7 років тому +2

      OK - a song that's not on your list that is called off and it jams: moanin (Art Blakey or Jimmy smith) Hendricks trio vocalese is fun

  • @dinorahdinorah85
    @dinorahdinorah85 7 років тому

    Awesome list Aimee! Love it! Thanks! that was lot of fun!

  • @BMarPiano
    @BMarPiano 7 років тому +1

    Thanks, Amy! That's my summer practice plan, right there!

  • @badmangolden
    @badmangolden 7 років тому +10

    I got a lot of homework to do. Why did you have to make it look so easy?

  • @TheDavidlloydjones
    @TheDavidlloydjones 6 років тому +5

    "Aimee's Top 25 Jazz Standards To Know" starts at 5:59 .

  • @frederickthorne2496
    @frederickthorne2496 5 років тому +1

    you are amazing, Aimee - thanks for this!

  • @SiRANGAO
    @SiRANGAO 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Aimee! I just started learning Jazz Vocal... your list is very helpful and beautiful :)

  • @23trillionskidoo
    @23trillionskidoo 7 років тому +11

    Yup, Misty should've definitely been on here. Otherwise, great list.

    • @23trillionskidoo
      @23trillionskidoo 7 років тому

      Yep, and you left out Sweet Georgia Brown and Out of Nowhere, which are the two most important contrafacts in the history of jazz after I Got Rhythm. Damn, but still good list. Jazzstandards.com is a good starting point too. Maybe if we combined your list with theirs...

  • @DLee1100s
    @DLee1100s 7 років тому +2

    Green Dolphin Street - listen to the Miles Davis how he swings the head, just wow.
    How High the Moon - Ella
    I'm just gonna leave it at that otherwise we could be here forever.

    • @edward7291
      @edward7291 7 років тому

      I love those ones too! There's also a video somewhere on youtube of Ella and Joe Pass in Hannover doing How High the Moon that I found fun to watch.

    • @DLee1100s
      @DLee1100s 7 років тому

      Yep that's a pretty cool version too.

  • @deplorablediva5919
    @deplorablediva5919 5 років тому +1

    Aimee..Thanks for all you do!...You rock...er, well, you swing...well...you do it all!....Basically, you serve us all, and contribute to making music great again!....Yay!

  • @thomasgill223
    @thomasgill223 7 років тому

    Your list is amazing, your singing is tantalizing, and your eyes are mesmerizing. Thank you, thank you.

  • @kwixotic
    @kwixotic 7 років тому +10

    Nice playing, good selection of standards but I'd think 'Round Midnight' would certainly be included. Of course I say that because I love playing it, it lends itself so perfectly to all kinds of jazz voicings and improvisation.

  • @gman4674
    @gman4674 7 років тому +4

    The Nearness of You and My Foolish Heart

  • @GranPaMark
    @GranPaMark 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. Much appreciated by me, a total noob to the world of jazz.

  • @kej5627
    @kej5627 4 роки тому +1

    Thank u so much Aimee for this list it really is helpful.

  • @jwallguitar
    @jwallguitar 6 років тому +14

    shoot! I've just been learning them alphabetically. I've been on "A" since 1982

  • @RainInTheSummer
    @RainInTheSummer 7 років тому +10

    Sweet georgia brown by count basie, Moanin by quincy jones, bugle call rag buddy rich, Take 5 Dave Brubeck

    • @antheatulloch3062
      @antheatulloch3062 7 років тому +2

      yes especially the "live" Take 5, B&W video with Dave hardly playing and just watching as the tune was allegedly written for Joe Morello 's fine drum talent by Paul Desmond ! Wonderful choices too .

    • @23trillionskidoo
      @23trillionskidoo 7 років тому +2

      Sweet Georgia Brown is a must, especially since it's frequently used as a contrafact

    • @jack002tuber
      @jack002tuber 6 років тому +1

      Ryan, I like your list!

  • @robcrtr798
    @robcrtr798 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the list! Great choices.

  • @rspainify
    @rspainify 6 років тому

    Thanks for the list. You rock Aimee!

  • @leogoran
    @leogoran 7 років тому +4

    Hey Aimee! I've recently discovered you and I've been loving your videos!! If I may ask, how many tunes should someone know to be considered a professional jazz musician? Are these 25 songs the standard? Or should one learn more? Others tell me that its really important to develope a strong jazz vocabulary first before learning more than 5 tunes, what are your thoughts? Thank you so much for your amazing dedication to help educate other musicians!!! :D

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  7 років тому +10

      +Leonardo Goran I think that as you learn jazz vocabulary, you should be learning tunes right at the same time, so you can apply what you are learning as you go. I'd say you need a gig that pays and enough repertoire to get you through that gig to be a professional. 😉

  • @JimDorman
    @JimDorman 7 років тому +51

    My Favorite Things - John Coltrane

    • @mrbrianc
      @mrbrianc 6 років тому +3

      This is one of those pieces that just wouldn't sound the same if it wasn't Coltrane playing it

    • @eddiegalon3714
      @eddiegalon3714 5 років тому

      ya. That a true classic you would think every jazz musician would be expected to know.

    • @phildf6922
      @phildf6922 5 років тому +1

      *Richard Rodgers

    • @charlesmcpherson9668
      @charlesmcpherson9668 5 років тому +1

      @@phildf6922 Absolutely true, but there's a big difference between playing it based on Rodgers' original harmony, and Coltrane's stripped down harmony.

  • @HarpIndia
    @HarpIndia 5 років тому +1

    Someone needs to compile a list of all the songs mentioned in the comments. A treasure trove of genius. Thank you Aimee. Your just awesome!

  • @jamiegpersonal
    @jamiegpersonal 7 років тому

    You're a delight! Thank you for your videos, Aimee.

  • @stuboyer1901
    @stuboyer1901 7 років тому +12

    And, if you can't find Sinatra listen to Tony Bennett.

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  7 років тому +4

      +Stu Boyer word. 👊🏼

  • @johnwescott1500
    @johnwescott1500 7 років тому +4

    Does Green Onions, Booker T & the MGs count?

    • @MrRezillo
      @MrRezillo 7 років тому +3

      No.

    • @mikeguitar9769
      @mikeguitar9769 7 років тому

      haha , great tune tho!

    • @horowizard
      @horowizard 7 років тому +1

      @John Wescott That always goes over well at a Blues Jam. But you've got to play it just right..

    • @Rainbirdman1
      @Rainbirdman1 6 років тому +1

      He was a very young man when he put that out...no title? Call it "Green Onions".

  • @keyofbrink810
    @keyofbrink810 7 років тому

    Wow. Thanks for making this video! This is right where I am right now in my musical journey, building up my repertoire. Excellent !

  • @richardaylward70
    @richardaylward70 4 роки тому +2

    Thought
    I’d have more differences but it’s an excellent list. Autumn Leaves was the first tune my guitar teacher gave me. I figured out the Sinatra thing on my own. Same goes for Ella. Thanks for all you do, Aimee....

    • @richardaylward70
      @richardaylward70 4 роки тому

      The next 26 might be more contentious. I do think "Body and Soul" should be up there in the top 30. I'd put Skylark up there as well but I'm biased because, to me, it's one of the most beautiful melodies in the Rep. (I'd love to hear you do that one...). How about 25 tunes that represent the epitome works by the more prolific contributors to the Songbook. That could really be a slug-fest. ;

  • @min2oly
    @min2oly 5 років тому +3

    Blue Monk 'mic drop'

  • @graemegerrard1983
    @graemegerrard1983 7 років тому +4

    A great selection Aimee, but also a bit sad. Probably the most recent tune is 50 years old now. It's like people banging out Beethoven. Again! Not questioning the innovations or the skilful harmony or the catchiness, but there's been a million tunes since then, so it just comes down to sentimentality, which is a hallmark of a dying tradition, just like the Mozart, Beethoven and so on. The music becomes another walk through the museum. In my local jazz club, many of these tunes are played by old and young, but the audience is 65-70+, then there is a rapid fall off.

    • @ffggddss
      @ffggddss 7 років тому

      Some music *never* dies.
      Beethoven / Brubeck
      Bach / Ellington
      Chopin / Coltrane
      Mozart / Monk
      etc. . .

    • @ffggddss
      @ffggddss 7 років тому +5

      Ladies & gents,
      While your view of today's world is likely spot-on, I fear your view of history is a bit short-sighted. It may or may not happen next year, or next decade, or in any of our lifetimes, but everything old becomes new again.
      There is a value in some of the music of every type, that will always draw in a new following.
      Knowing this, won't draw crowds at the clubs tomorrow, and that is a real pity; but any bright & beautiful thing, when put away out of sight for any length of time, will always be rediscovered and revived by new admirers.
      That is still a perfectly fine hammer. Somebody will come along and pick it up.
      Some day.

    • @graemegerrard1983
      @graemegerrard1983 7 років тому

      I think your view is a bit short sighted. Western music is only about 800-1000 years old but to most people Bach is ancient and they're completely unaware of developments before 1700. Even JS Bach's music was forgotten until Felix Mendelssohn revved it up again in the 1830s, but during Bach's lifetime it was regarded as old fashioned, even by his sons, and rarely performed.
      So the music has first to be available, but more importantly still have something to say to subsequent generations. Young people will always find a more direct way to express themselves than archeology.

    • @ffggddss
      @ffggddss 7 років тому

      Well to the young, anything that came out before they were12, is archeology.
      Yet look back over the last several decades, when there have been revival periods of "folk" music, big band, ragtime, Beatles, 4 Seasons, etc.
      What did those forms have to say to those generations?
      The truly good stuff will never stay in perpetual obscurity.

    • @Rainbirdman1
      @Rainbirdman1 6 років тому

      Make a good point. One has to ask just what IS jazz? If you define it, it lessen's its value and mystery. OTOH, we may be listening to jazz every day and perhaps not realize it. Lots of great musicians out there right now. Just ask them to play...

  • @brandtl1486
    @brandtl1486 5 років тому +2

    What i find most fascinating is the fact u memorized 25 songs. Musicians brains are awesome!

  • @themodernshoe2466
    @themodernshoe2466 7 років тому

    Love your transitions between the pieces

  • @mooreav
    @mooreav 7 років тому +5

    My funny valentine.. ;-(

  • @paulmidi9207
    @paulmidi9207 7 років тому +3

    Oscar Peterson's Take The A Train

    • @roberttboyter4442
      @roberttboyter4442 7 років тому

      Oscar Peterson almost anything. Truly an extraordinary player.

    • @JoelCarli
      @JoelCarli 7 років тому

      Art Tatum, too.

    • @roberttboyter4442
      @roberttboyter4442 7 років тому

      The only trouble with Art Tatum is that almost noone can replicate the complexity of his technique. Even Oscar Peterson who is a post Tatum player is extremely complex harmonically which needs a very substantial grounding in theory.

    • @JoelCarli
      @JoelCarli 7 років тому +1

      Not to mention he could transpose at will and was _blind_ .

    • @peterharrison4090
      @peterharrison4090 7 років тому

      Ya had to bring that up, didn't ya?

  • @ToastedCigar
    @ToastedCigar 5 років тому +2

    A great list Aimee! My all time favorite is Spain by Chick Corea, but I also love some gypsy jazz tunes like Minor Swing by Django or For Sephora by Stochelo Rosenberg

  • @as10046
    @as10046 7 років тому

    Great list!

  • @jack002tuber
    @jack002tuber 6 років тому +7

    IMHO Dave Brubeck's Take Five is the best jazz tune ever.

    • @patrickmackey5588
      @patrickmackey5588 5 років тому

      It definitely should have been on the list. If people want to hear odd time, that’s the most common request. It’s good to learn to play in non-conventional time signatures.

  • @wildbillhackett
    @wildbillhackett 7 років тому +4

    These are certainly standards; however, as far as I'm concerned, that's a good reason to avoid them. I don't play much jazz anymore, but if I was putting together a group today, I would focus more on familiar pop oriented songs that can swing in a jazz way and that _any_ audience can relate to rather than just hardcore jazz-heads. "Summertime" is already on the list, and that's a good place to start. "Caledonia," "St. James Infirmary," etc. And something like "Wayfaring Stranger" makes a great blues.

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  7 років тому +1

      +Bill Seper just trying to help the kids know what to prepare for when they show up at the jam session. 😍

    • @wildbillhackett
      @wildbillhackett 7 років тому

      Okay, got it.

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 7 років тому

      Beth Hart covered some modern jazz which became popular in Europe and Asia. Those songs are:
      Your Heart Is As Black As Night by Melody Gardot
      If I Tell You I Love You I'm Lying by Melody Gardot
      Close To My Fire by Slackwax

    • @wildbillhackett
      @wildbillhackett 7 років тому

      I can't stand Beth Hart, but thanks.

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 7 років тому

      Bill Seper, those weren't Beth Hart songs, she just made them more popular. Melody Gardot and Slackwax ae both modern jazz artists.

  • @lytxazarkvothe9074
    @lytxazarkvothe9074 3 роки тому +1

    Loved every second of it!

  • @bertrandbuasri3064
    @bertrandbuasri3064 7 років тому +1

    Such a wonderful video ! Such a wonderful musician !

  • @rondoweiss
    @rondoweiss 6 років тому +11

    you are so beautifully cute. Your articulate so musically.

    • @empowermph
      @empowermph 6 років тому

      yea, she Angel on Earth..her spirit, her heart & ear for romantic jazz of love, her bright spirit, energy..clearly..wonder if she knows it tho'

  • @larrygeetar9309
    @larrygeetar9309 6 років тому

    You got me now. I'm a fan. Solid list that covers a lot of bases. Not being a jazz
    player, to learn these tunes is a great part of learning music in general. Some of
    these I have done in a duo with a chromatic harp player who nails these songs,
    others (almost half the list) I have never played but heard all my life, in one place
    or another. Accompanying the soloist is a terrific way to hear what melody is all
    about. And it's also amazing how many times the same progressions happen, just
    in different keys. As a guitar player who loves to improv, it sure expands my
    musical vocabulary. Great music is just that - great music.

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  6 років тому

      +larry geetar thanks Larry!

  • @kymcarter589
    @kymcarter589 6 років тому +2

    you've got a lovely vibe, thanks for the list! take care😄👍👍

  • @chuckstewartmusic157
    @chuckstewartmusic157 6 років тому

    Awesome, as usual!!! Thank you for your knowledge and insights that you share!