The most iconic collaborations in Jazz - A thread🧵

Collaborative jazz albums embody the genre's spirit of collective improvisation, bringing together diverse musicians to create innovative and dynamic musical dialogues...

1. Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto - Getz / Gilberto (1964) 2. Duke Ellington & John Coltrane (1963)

If you’ve heard names like Miles Davis or John Coltrane, chances are you’ve heard modal jazz.

But what does “modal” really mean — and why did it change jazz forever?

Let’s break it down with 10 essential albums:

A thread🧵 What came before: Bebop & Hard Bop

Before modal jazz, bebop and hard bop dominated.
Fast tempos. Dense chord changes.
Improvising meant “navigating” rapid-fire harmony.

It was thrilling — but also restrictive.

No jazz musician evolved more dramatically — or spiritually — than John Coltrane.

He began as a sideman with a drug habit and ended as a spiritual beacon who turned music into prayer.

Here’s how Coltrane transformed jazz in a single lifetime:

A thread🧵 1. Miles Davis – ‘Round About Midnight (1957)

Coltrane’s early rise came as part of Miles Davis’ first great quintet. He was raw but intense — still searching for his voice.
Miles called him “the start of something different.”

Happy birthday to the legendary Stevie Wonder!

Today, we celebrate a musical genius whose soulful voice, innovative sound, and timeless hits have shaped music for decades. From Motown prodigy to global icon, Stevie’s legacy is unmatched…

A thread🧵 Stevie’s genius started young. Signed to Motown at 11, he was a blind prodigy mastering piano, drums, and harmonica. By his teens, he was writing hits like “Fingertips.” His talent was unstoppable, defying all odds.

An Introduction to Hard Bop in 20 Albums

Hard Bop took bebop’s complexity and grounded it in soul, blues, and gospel. Think smoky clubs, hard-swinging rhythm sections, and unforgettable horn lines...

Here are 20 essential albums to get you started:

A thread🧵 Horace Silver – Song for My Father (1965)

Catchy melodies, soulful grooves. The title track is iconic and shows how Silver blended hard bop with Latin influences.

20 Must-Listen Jazz Albums - A thread🧵

Just getting into jazz? Or looking for what you’ve missed?

Here are 20 albums that define the genre. Smooth, wild, iconic—it's all here...

1. Miles Davis – Kind of Blue (1959) 2. John Coltrane – A Love Supreme (1965)

A spiritual, emotional journey in four parts. Essential.

Happy birthday to the legendary Vincent van Gogh, born on this day in 1853!

In just over a decade, he created approximately 2,100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of them in the last two years of his life…

A thread of his most famous paintings🧵 The Potato Eaters

Ready to take your jazz journey to the next level?

If you're looking to delve deeper into the genre... then look no further! A thread🧵

1. Miles Davis - Bitches Brew 2. John Coltrane - A Love Supreme

An introduction to Soul in 25 albums- A thread🧵

Embark on a musical journey through the essence of Soul, distilled into 25 seminal records that define the genre's heartbeat...

1. Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life 2. James Brown - Live At The Apollo

The Coltrane Circle explained

A thread🧵 The Coltrane Circle, also known as the "Coltrane Tone Circle," is a music theory concept developed by jazz saxophonist John Coltrane. It visually represents harmonic relationships and chord progressions, rooted in the circle of fifths.

The Evolution of Jazz: 20 Albums That Tell the Story

Jazz has twisted and turned for over a century—from ragtime’s bounce to free jazz’s wild abandon. Here’s 20 albums that map the ride...

A thread🧵 1. Scott Joplin - “Maple Leaf Rag” (1899)

Technically a single, but foundational. Ragtime’s syncopated piano kicks off jazz’s rhythmic DNA—playful, structured, pre-improvisation.

An introduction to Bossa Nova in 25 records - A thread🧵

Let me take you on a journey through the rhythms, melodies, and iconic artists that defined the genre and captivated the world...

1. Stan Getz & João Gilberto - Getz/Gilberto 2. Elis Regina & Antônio Carlos Jobim - Elis & Tom

An introduction to Hard Bop in 25 albums - A thread🧵

Hard bop, from the mid-1950s, expanded bebop with elements of R&B, gospel, and blues, enhancing jazz's emotional depth and texture, especially in saxophone and piano play...

1. John Coltrane - Giant Steps 2. Lee Morgen - The Sidewinder

50 years ago on this day, amidst unexpected challenges, Keith Jarrett performed what would become a jazz masterpiece...

But what made this album so legendary?

Here's the story behind "The Köln Concert"

A thread🧵 January 24, 1975, was set to be a night of magic for 1,300 attendees. However, the event almost didn't happen due to a series of unfortunate events starting with the wrong piano being provided.

An introduction to Classical music in 20 recordings - A thread🧵

Dive into Classical music with this curated list of 20 transformative recordings. Explore, listen, and discuss the evolution of music...

1. JS Bach: Goldberg Variations 2. Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos 4-6

An introduction to Smooth Jazz in 20 albums - A thread🧵

Embark on a musical journey through the mellow waves of Smooth Jazz with these 20 albums that define the genre...

1. George Benson - Breezin' 2. The Square - Truth

An introduction to Free Jazz in 20 albums - A thread🧵

Dive into the chaotic, innovative, and boundary-pushing world of Free Jazz with this curated list of 25 seminal albums that redefine musical expression...

1. Ornette Coleman - The Shape Of Jazz To Come (1959) 2. Alice Coltrane – Journey In Satchidananda (1971)

Happy birthday to the legendary Henri Matisse, born on this day in 1869!

Alongside Picasso, he's celebrated for defining revolutionary developments in early 20th-century visual arts, particularly in painting and sculpture...

Here are 10 must-see Matisse paintings...

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1. The Dance

The best Jazz albums of 2024 - A thread🧵

From classic jazz's smoky intimacy to fusion's adventure, 2024's albums showcase the genre's diversity. Explore the year's best with me...

1. Shabaka – Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace 2. Jamie Saft Trio – Plays Monk

60 years ago today, John Coltrane recorded his ultimate masterpiece: "A Love Supreme"

This album, recorded in only one day (yes, you read that right), intertwines his musical genius with his spiritual awakening…

But how did this album came into existence?

A thread🧵 The album opens with a simple four-note bass line, evolving into a 33-minute journey of rich improvisation, symbolizing Coltrane's own path from struggle to enlightenment.

An introduction to Soul in 25 records - A thread🧵

Embark on a musical journey through the essence of Soul, distilled into 25 seminal records that define the genre's heartbeat...

1. Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life 2. James Brown - Live At The Apollo