- The concept of a Jazz standard is important in the tradition of Jazz
- A standard is any popular piece that is widely known and performed
- Often used by musicians to show their particular perspective on the standard, or to demonstrate their ability to perform the standard
- Some of the most popular jazz standards are:
- W.C. Handy – “St. Louis Blues”
- Hoagy Carmichael – “Stardust”
- Johnny Green – “Body & Soul”
- Thelonious Monk – “‘Round Midnight”