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.

From the players of old to the guitarists shaping the blues scene, this list serves up a cross section of the genre’s finest solos from across nearly a century of guitar blues ...

In the late 18th century, improvisation was a key skill for any concert pianist. Tonight, hear jazz pianist Chick Corea bring that spirit to Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23, with Bobby McFerrin ...

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