The Jazz Hot Spot

Jazz Explained

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Jazz Explained is a podcast for musicians and serious listeners who want to go beyond the surface. Each episode breaks down the theory, technique, and history that shape jazz—from Coltrane changes to modern improvisation. Whether you're shedding in the practice room or just want to hear music with new ears, this is your backstage pass to understanding jazz from the inside out.

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John Coltrane`s Sheets of Sound 18.02.2026 16:15

An introduction into Sheets Of Sound. The technique used by John Coltrane. The term was coined in 1958 by DownBeat magazine jazz critic Ira Gitler.

Barry Harris - 6th Diminished Harmonic System 09.02.2026 14:12

Starting from Barry Harris: Exploring the Diminished ; Barry Harris Scales of Chords we will explore his system . While David Baker focuses on the Bebop Scale, Barry Harris offers a distinct, legendary harmonic approach that is essential to the bebop sound. • Key Concepts discussed: ◦ The "Genealogy" of Chords: Harris's metaphor of the Chromatic scale as "God," the Who...

Jerry Coker – The Vocabulary of the Jazz Language 03.02.2026 15:06

Key Concepts: ◦ The "Bebop Lick": Defining the specific melodic phrase (often 1-flat7-natural 7-1) prevalent in the era. ◦ Enclosure: The technique of surrounding a target note with chromatic neighbors. ◦ The "3 to b9" Device: A specific harmonic generalization technique used over dominant chords.◦ CESH: Explain "Contrapuntal Elaboration of Static Harmony,&qu...

The Bebop sound 27.01.2026 14:18

What are the characteristics of Bebop? How to make a frase sound bebop?

Five steps to master Jazz Standards 19.01.2026 12:08

A list of steps to be able to master a jazz standard. What do these words signify in this context? Melody Changes Summary Alternative voice leading Sing/feel Let`s discover it together

Connecting Chord with Linear Harmony - Bert Ligon 12.01.2026 14:58

In this episode we are analysing BErt Ligon`s book "Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony. We are trying to find ways to solo and think like the masters. Topics: linear motion voice leading target notes harmonic specificity harmonic generalization motivic development superimposing harmony patterns for ii V I octave displacement the "Round Midnight" outline CESH chromatic approaches...

Hal Galper`s Forward Motion 06.01.2026 14:42

We will dive into Hal Galper`s book "Forward Motion" Topics covered: rhythmic adjustments active/inactive elements inner guide tone melody harmonic forward motion

David Baker - Bebop 3 02.01.2026 14:55

Techniques for Learning and Utilizing Bebop Tunes Topics covered:Contrafact Tools to improviseSilent practice Transcribing Interchanging

David Baker - Bebop 2 24.12.2025 12:20

Patterns, Formulae and Other Linking Materials Topics covered: Chord Progressions ii-V-I and iii-vi-ii-V Cycles, Turnbacks Enclosures, Deflection

David Baker - Bebop 1 17.12.2025 13:02

An analysis of David Baker`s Bebop 1, the bebop Scales and other scales in common use. Topics treated:The Historical and Theoretical Importance of BebopThe Two Primary Bebop ScalesEnclosure/Deflection