Welcome to episode 226 of the LJS Podcast where today we cover the very important topic of ending jazz standards. Ever come to the end of jamming on a standard only for things to fall apart at the end? We all need some stock endings in our arsenal, and in today’s episode, I go over 7 different endings you can use to conclude jazz standards. In this episode: 1. Take the A Train ending 2. Count Basie ending 3. Ritardando ending 4.  bIImaj7 Ending 5.  Altered I Chord Ending 6.  ii-IV-iii-VI Tag Ending 7.  b5 Chromatic Descending Ending Important Links: <a href='https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/'>LJS Inner Circle Membership</a> <a href='https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/op/learn-jazz-standards-the-smart-way-podcast-funnel/'>Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way</a> <a href='https://www.learnjazzstandards.com/ljs-podcast/learn-jazz-standards/ljs-179-intros-to-play-on-jazz-standards-7-options/'>LJS 179: Intros to Play on Jazz Standards </a> Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle: <a href="https://members.learnjazzstandards.com/sp/inner-circle-sales-page-podcast-direct/">Get 50% off your first month!</a> Want to get your jazz question answered on the podcast? <a href="https://www.videoask.com/fcgv29wn0">Click here.</a>

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The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, where it is discussed and answered. Special jazz guests frequent the show, sharing their expertise on an array of different musical subject matter. Listeners are invited to call in with their jazz questions to the podcast hotline, where it could get answered on a future LJS Podcast episode. Join thousands of other listeners getting free jazz education every week!