Jazz Standards 3/4 Jazz Tunes Jazz Originals

Bluesette

December 20, 2013

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Bluesette was written by harmonica player Toots Thielemans. It became an international hit in the 1960’s and was original recorded with him whistling the melody along with a guitarist. This is a great 3/4 tune to add to your repertoire.

Want some great jazz improv exercises to practice over this jazz standard? Check out 2 Jazz Improvisation Exercises Over Bluesette.

Videos to learn the melody/changes

Toots Thielemans - Bluesette (1964)

02:52

Bill Evans: Bluesette

06:37

Toots Thielemans - Bluesette

03:52

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Brent Vaartstra is a professional jazz guitarist and educator living in New York City. He is the head blogger and podcast host for learnjazzstandards.com which he owns and operates. He actively performs around the New York metropolitan area and is the author of the Hal Leonard publication "Visual Improvisation for Jazz Guitar." He's also the host of the music entrepreneurship podcast "Passive Income Musician."