Helpful Resources

Sheet Music (Transcriptions) 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U_3UwL707a2fc55voUT3kjldKvFwuGbN?usp=sharing

These are sheet music transcriptions that I (Yamada) have created for my own practice and other purposes.

Please Note: While you are free to use them, please be aware that they may contain errors. Use them at your own discretion and risk.

Alternate Sheet Music Resource

Jazz Standard Meikyoku 557 (557 Jazz Standards) 

https://jazzstandard.info/

If you are hesitant to purchase the "Jazz Standard Bible" (Black Book) right away, you can find and obtain sheet music from this website.

Jazz Theory for Beginners '22 (Starting from Level 2)

This resource provides easy-to-understand explanations of music theory specifically for jazz.

Backing Tracks for Practice

These are "minus-one" tracks (backing tracks without the melody), which are very helpful for memorizing chord progressions and practicing ad-libbing.

A Word of Caution: 

Please note that some tracks may have slightly different chord progressions from the "Black Book." Also, you might occasionally encounter an arrangement that feels a bit unusual—like, "We wouldn't normally play it that way!" So, it’s best to use them as a general guide. 

Jazz Portal Sites

You can search for live performances and jam sessions based on criteria such as the date, location, and event type.

https://kyoujazz.com/posts/index

https://jazzshiryokan.net/jazzDB/live_search.php