"Until fairly recently, the only way one could get a proper education in the standards was on the job. Critic, jazz historian, and pianist Ted Gioia writes as much in his comprehensive 2012 reference, The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire. Gioia’s 'education in this music was happenstance and hard earned.' He writes, 'aspiring … Continue reading Hear 2,000 Recordings of the Most Essential Jazz Songs: A Huge Playlist for Your Jazz Education | Open Culture