Jazz Slang Dictionary Serie - 2

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Cans --- Headphones.That last take was really kickin', put on the "cans" and lets record the final take.
Cats --- Folks who play jazz music.I used to partake in late-night jam sessions with the "cats" over at Sid's.
Changes --- Chord progression.Hey, Pops, dig those "changes" that the Hawk is playin'.
Character --- An interesting, out of the ordinary person.Sonny is certainly a "character."
Chick --- A young and pretty girl.Hey, Buster, leave it alone. That "chick" is outta your league.
Chill 'ya --- When an unusual "hot" passion gives you goose pimples.Gee, Jody, doesn't it "chill 'ya" the way Benny plays the clarinet?
Chops --- The ability to play an instrument, a highly refined technique. Also refers to a brass players facial muscles."He played the hell out of that Gershwin; he's sure got chops." and "My chops are still achin' from last nights gig."
Clams --- Mistakes while playing music.Charlie is really layin' down some "clams" tonight.
Clinker --- A bad note or one that is fluffed.Hey, Charlie, that was some "clinker" that you just hit.
Combo --- Combination of musicians that varies in size from 3 to 10.Here me talkin' to ya Lester. Did you see that supreme "combo" that the Hawk put together?
Cool --- A restrained approach to music. A superlative which has gained wide acceptance outside of jazz.That cat Miles Davis plays some "cool" jazz. That cat Miles, is "cool."
Corny, Cornball --- A jazz man's term for trite, sweet or stale.Man, Guy Lombardo is one "corny" cat. Man, Guy Lombardo plays some "cornball" music.
Crazy --- Another jazz superlative.Count Basie's band sure lays down a "crazy" beat.
Crib --- Same as pad.Hey, baby, come on up to my crib awhile and relax.
Crumb --- Someone for whom it is impossible to show respect.Sleazy Eddie is a real "crumb."
Cut --- To leave or depart. Also to completely outdo another person or group in a battle of the bands.Hey, man, did you see the way that two-bit band "cut" when Basie "cut" them last night.
Dad, Daddy-o --- A hipster's way of addressing another guy.Hey, "daddy-o", what's cookin'.
Dark --- Angry or upset (used in the Midwest).Joe was in a real "dark" mood after Jaco showed up 30 minutes late for the gig.
Dig --- To know or understand completely.Hey, dad, I been listenin' to what you been doin' and I "dig" that crazy music.
DeeJay, Disk Jockey --- An announcer of records on radio.Man, he is one crazy "deejay". He spins some cool disks.
Down by law --- is to have paid dues; that is, to have earned respect for your talent or ability to "get down."Charlie Parker spent years on the road working a lot of dives to fine-tune his craft. He earned every bit of success and recognition he later received. He was "down by law."
Drag --- As a verb - to depress or bring down a person's spirits or, as a noun - a person or thing which depresses.Let's get outta here, that guy is a real "drag."
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