Oscar’s Classic Opening on “Girl From Ipanema” (LOTW #219)
When it comes to jazz piano, one of the most classic records is surely Oscar Peterson’s “We Get Requests” (1964). The trio plays their own iconic renditions of well-known tunes including this one, “Girl From Ipanema.” Check out Oscar’s hip opening line here. https://youtu.be/TymOWrl-od8 CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK If you have questions […]
Wynton Kelly Plays the Blues on “Bags Meets Wes” (LOTW #218)
Wynton Kelly is known as one of the great sidemen in jazz. He began his tenure in Miles Davis’ first great quintet, and continued on to play with everyone who was anyone! This includes Wes Montgomery and Milt Jackson, some jazz greats who often played with Wynton. Check out this blues they play on a […]
Bill Evans Solo Break on “One for Helen” (LOTW #217)
On this opening solo break by Bill Evans from the famous recording “Live at Town Hall” (1966) he shows us some of his best. He expertly outlines the minor chord changes of this tune while using a variety of eighth note and sixteenth note rhythms. This lick contains some of Bill Evans’ best playing in […]
A Young Herbie Hancock Destroys “Autumn Leaves” (LOTW #214)
Herbie Hancock is one of the visionaries of jazz piano. He had recently joined Miles Davis new group, known as the Second Great Quintet. At the ripe young age of 24, he was playing things that had never been heard before on the piano. Check out this famous recording of “Autumn Leaves” from the live […]
A Scorching Bebop Intro by Bud Powell (LOTW #206)
Bud Powell is the father of Bebop Jazz piano playing. Check out this absolutely blazing intro to “Get Happy” from the album Jazz Giant (1950). This intro will knock your socks off!! https://youtu.be/juRHCsKzXKE CLICK HERE TO GET A TRANSCRIPTION OF THE LICK If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The Week you […]
Cory Henry’s Lingus Solo (LOTW #201)
In honor of our 200th Lick of the Week, we featured the intro to Cory Henry’s famous Lingus solo. This week for the 201st, we’ve brought you a full transcription of the solo with notation. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/CtxZkht3tKg CLICK HERE TO GET A TRANSCRIPTION OF THE LICK If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick […]
Chick Corea’s Famous “Spain” Melody Line (LOTW #192)
When audiences across the world hear the melody line from “Spain,” they universally know it to be penned by the great Chick Corea! Written for his popular fusion group from the 1970’s “Return to Forever,” this line is a feat of two-handed virtuosity! https://youtu.be/scV-4iFLAmQ CLICK HERE TO GET A TRANSCRIPTION OF THE LICK If you […]
Thelonious Monk’s Signature Whole-Tone Ending (LOTW #191)
Thelonious Monk is a true American original. Listen how he ends his tune “Evidence” from his solo piano recording from 1954. https://youtu.be/RQQkwn8tv9E CLICK HERE TO GET A TRANSCRIPTION OF THE LICK If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The Week you would like us to do, please leave them in the comments […]
Red Garland’s Famous Intro to “A Foggy Day” (LOTW #190)
The intro to Red Garland’s version of the Gershwin standard “A Foggy Day” has become known as one of the great jazz intros, and is instantly recognizable. He employs his trademark voicings over a pedal point, creating a bell-like tone on the piano which sets up the tune beautifully. This one is worth adding to […]
Benny Green Lays it Down on “These are Soulful Days” (LOTW #184)
Benny Green shows his Hard-Bop jazz chops on this Lee Morgan tune, “These are Soulful Days” from his album of the same name. He lays down a double time line and grooves over a minor cadence, putting a period at the end of a masterful sentence of improvisation CLICK HERE TO GET A TRANSCRIPTION OF […]
