Mulgrew Miller Altered Dominant Lick (LOTW #167)
Mulgrew Miller lays down this line over his solo break on the standard tune “If I Should Lose You” from his 2006 album Live at the Kennedy Center. His altered notes over the dominant chord lead into what will be an eventful solo filled with post-bop language. CLICK HERE TO GET A TRANSCRIPTION OF THE […]
Kenny Barron Kills This Line On His Own Tune (LOTW #166)
“Voyage” is a modal tune that has made its way into the canon and has become a true jazz standard. Kenny Barron shows us how it’s done beginning in the first chorus as he navigates the chord changes of his own tune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9eZUvwoFgE CLICK HERE TO GET A TRANSCRIPTION OF THE LICK If you have […]
Oscar Peterson’s Famous C-Jam Blues Solo Break (LOTW #165)
Well folks, this is an absolute must know when it comes to solo breaks! This Oscar Peterson solo break on “C-Jam Blues” is one of the most famous solo breaks in jazz history. It’s an absolute must know in everyone’s repertoire. Do you know it? If not, then you better get to it! 🙂 https://youtu.be/Vke26Huj0RA […]
Herbie Hancock Triplet Improvisation Line From “Witch Hunt” (LOTW #164)
At the young age of 25, Herbie Hancock was improvising in ways that no one before him had ever done. Listen how he trailblazes his way through his solo from a classic Wayne Shorter tune “Witch Hunt” from Speak No Evil (1965). He strings together a relentless flow of triplet lines traveling in chromatic fourth […]
Ahmad Jamal Lick: “But Not For Me” from Live at the Pershing (LOTW #163)
Ahmad Jamal is a true original. His stylings of jazz standards on his recording “Live at the Pershing Lounge” (1958) create a feeling unlike any other pianist in a jazz trio format. Listen how he lays this lick back and settles deep into the pocket on this unforgettable track! https://youtu.be/R_jWHQ4MzLU CLICK HERE TO GET A […]
Oscar Peterson Solo Break Lick (LOTW #162)
Here is a quintessential blues solo break from Oscar Peterson on the standard tune “I’ve Never Been In Love Before.” He ornaments his blues lines with triplets and doubled notes. Take a page out of his book with this solo break and you’ll be playing the blues in no time! https://youtu.be/RGNMIDwzamI CLICK HERE TO GET […]
Jazz Piano School 2.0 is coming! (October 7th, 2019, 7am est)
Flash cards, practice workouts, and improv analysis OH MY! Well it’s been a long time coming but Jazz Piano School 2.0 is finally right around the corner. More specifically…we will be opening our doors October 7th, 2019 @ 7am est to accept new students into our brand new website full of fun and jammed packed […]
Erroll Garner’s Swinging Lines on “I’ll Remember April” (LOTW #135)
Erroll Garner swings in a league of his own on his famous recording “Concert by the Sea.” He treads the line between bebop and swing, and his chromatic and adventurous lines lead him to new destinations every time! https://youtu.be/iprk9P7g8is CLICK HERE TO GET A TRANSCRIPTION OF THE LICK If you have questions or suggestions for […]
Keith Jarrett’s Ballad Stylings on “Danny Boy” (LOTW #134)
Keith Jarrett interprets the traditional Irish Ballad “Danny Boy” with a personal touch at this Tokyo solo concert from 2002. He uses voicings that you don’t hear every day, some including major 9ths and passing tones. Note how he throws in his personal flair with a reharmonization in the 5th bar! When compared to Bill […]
LOTW #133 – Bill Evans’ Rubato Stylings on “Danny Boy”
Bill Evans interprets the traditional ballad “Danny Boy” showcasing his elegant piano style and beautiful voicings. Note how he presents the melody with advanced harmonies and splits the voicings between two hands with the flexibility to maintain the melody. Bill Evans shows his mastery in this recording, the rest of this track is definitely worth […]
