Minority

June 17, 2013

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“Minority” was written by American musician Gigi Gryce. This tune was first recorded with Clifford Brown in 1953. Since then it has been recorded and performed by many jazz greats and has become a standard piece in the jazz repertoire. This tune is most commonly played in the key of F minor.

Videos to learn the melody/changes

Jam Session / Minority (1988)

14:07

Bill Evans - Minority

05:25

Pat Martino - Minority.wmv

09:22

Gigi Gryce And The Lab Quintet- MINORITY

06:31

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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."