32 Bars Unplanned: The Form Of The Great American Songbook (Patreon)

Jazz is one of the most important styles in modern music, defined by creativity and improvisation. So how does it all hang together? What is it that makes Jazz... Jazz?  Well, a big part of the answer, at least in classic Jazz, is the 32-bar form. It underpins almost all of the most famous Jazz standards, and provides an excellent framework for improvisation and adaptation, which helps keep songs fresh over generations. Check it out!