Do not be intimidated by the number. Start with one tune today. Learn the melody. Play the changes. Listen to the masters. And let the guide you from being a player who reads tunes to a musician who knows them.
Don’t bring the book to the gig. The goal is to internalize the 557 so you can close your eyes and play. Use the book for reference, but memorize four tunes a week. -FULL- 557 jazz standards in bb
That is why the collection known as has become a legendary, almost mythical, resource in practice rooms and green rooms worldwide. It is not just a book of songs; it is a roadmap to the American Songbook and the Jazz canon, tailored specifically for the Bb soloist. Do not be intimidated by the number
For the modern jazz musician, the journey from student to seasoned performer is often measured in repertoire. You need to know the tunes—the timeless chord changes, the memorable melodies, and the history behind them. But for players of Bb instruments (tenor sax, trumpet, clarinet, soprano sax, flugelhorn), there’s an additional hurdle: transposition. What is concert C is your D. What is concert F is your G. Play the changes