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I don't know about you, but whenever I work on a jazz

standard or learn a new jazz standard, I'm always looking for little nuggets of wisdom.

Little tidbits are going to help me in my jazz improv, not just with that song, but with all

other jazz standards. Because each jazz standard really is a treasure trove of new explorations, new

opportunities for different kinds of improvisation and to spark new creative ideas for ourselves.

So in today's podcast episode, I'm going to look at a really awesome jazz standard called

On the Sunny Side of the Street.

And we're going to kind of look at three different jazz theory takeaways and some different

ways to approach them in an improvisational standpoint.

All right, you're ready for this thing?

Let's do it.

Welcome to the LJS podcast, where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories, and advice

for becoming a better jazz musician.

And now your host.

He's a jazz musician, author, and entrepreneur, Brent Bartstra.

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