Gonzala Rubalcaba can play incredible freely improvised solos, and also shred on jazz standards! Here is a lick he pulls out after 1 chorus of
Brad Mehldau is often known for playing lines that rise above the normal grid of subdivisions. Check out this line from “Bewitched” on Art of
Oscar shows us how it’s done on this version of the classic standard tune “If I Were a Bell.” He plays it in the key
Bill Evans was a master of improvising and creating melodies through difficult chord changes. It is one thing to play a phrase that navigates the
Sonny Clark is widely known for his work as a sideman, but is often underappreciated as a composer. Here is a beatiful theme from a
Red Garland was a longtime member of Miles Davis band, known as the “First Great Quintet.” He often featured Red and the trio with Jimmy
Red Garland was a longtime member of Miles Davis band, known as the “First Great Quintet.” He often featured Red and the trio with Jimmy
Bill Evans often combined multiple keys in his arrangements of jazz standards. In his version of “Make Someone Happy,” he plays 1 chorus out front
Count Basie was a master jazz composer and arranger. He was known for his iconic intros, often in the high sparkly register of the piano.
