Arachnophonia: Jazz Funk Play-Along

Editor’s note: Arachnophonia (“Arachno” = spider / “-phonia” = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library‘s collection.

All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question or to additional relevant information from around the web.

Today’s installment of Arachnophonia is by student assistant Jillian (class of 2027) and features the Jazz Funk Play-Along Real Book Vol. 5, part of a series of “lead sheets” (aka “fake books”) with accompaniment tracks included. Thanks, Jillian!

Jazz Funk Play-Along

Jazz Funk Play-Along

Do you like Jazz with a little bit of funk? The Jazz Funk Play-Along score at Parson’s Music Library pulls classics from the Real Book to create a fun setlist when you need something upbeat. From tunes such as “Sidewinder” to “The Chicken” this score provides simple yet energetic melodies that leave room for improvisation.

Parsons Playlists: Happy Fall, Y’all

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Jillian (class of 2027) and features an autumnal mix of pop and jazz.

Happy Fall, Y’all

happy fall y'all

Start the Fall season off with a comforting and fun mix of pop and funky jazz!

The Cranberries – “Dreams”

Caroline Pennell – “We’re Going To Be Friends”
(Cover of The White Stripes as performed on The Voice)

Earth Wind and Fire – “September”

Midnight Breakfast – “If You Comfort Me”

Vulfpeck – “Wait for the Moment”

Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens – “Don’t Be Shy”

The Goo Goo Dolls – “Iris”

Jamie Davis – “Isn’t She Lovely”

Noah Kahan – “Stick Season”

Anderson Paak – “The Bird”

The XX – “VCR”

KALEO – “All the Pretty Girls”

Rebby – “Sayonara”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezjnT0gVxAWMmDZ4zX-_WEn&si=bTQKuA1A0PBpuI4q