A Blazing Intro by Bud Powell on “Sweet Georgia Brown” (LOTW #260)
Bud Powell was known for his ability to play tunes in a blazing bebop jazz style. “Sweet Georgia Brown” was often used as a vehicle to show how fast the best musicians could play. Check out Bud’s blazing intro to this tune from his record Jazz Giant (1954). Enjoy! https://youtu.be/faSjyWbJBQM CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL […]
This 3-6-2-5 Exercise Will Take Your Improv To The Next Level
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Another Bluesy Solo Break by Oscar Peterson (LOTW #259)
One of the best examples of blues playing by Oscar Peterson and his trio is their recording “Night Train” (1963). Here is a solo break from “Moten Swing,” an old swing tune which the group repurposes to swing the blues! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/GgHyU7zu1jc CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK (UPDATED MONTHLY) If you have questions […]
The #1 Solo Piano Mistake Happening Right Now
Download: MP3 Audio33 MB Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Besides me teaching the students inside my new Accelerator program, I’m getting taught as well. I get an up close and personal look at why students are NOT making the progress they want. And inside today’s podcast I’m going to reveal the #1 mistake that students are making […]
Thelonious Monk’s Intro on “It Don’t Mean a Thing If it Ain’t Got That Swing” (LOTW #258)
Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington is on of Monk’s classic albums. He provides his own take on Duke’s music and demonstrates his unique jazz piano style. Check out his intro on Ellington’s famous tune “It Don’t Mean a Thing.” Enjoy! https://youtu.be/9boC3WobH2o CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK (UPDATED MONTHLY) If you have questions or […]
How To Magically Make Beginner Improvisation Sound Excellent
No matter how much you know, making simple improvisation sound great continues to be the name of the game. If you blow 8th notes for days, it’s not music. It’s an exercise. Making music is about development, texture, musicality and more. Learn all about making simple improvisation sound great in this podcast.
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Oscar Peterson’s Arrangement of Tangerine from the Album “Affinity” (LOTW #257)
Oscar Peterson was known for his virtuosic arrangements written for the trio. Check out this bluesy line from his arrangement of “Tangerine” from the Album “Affinity.” Enjoy! https://youtu.be/8NLuCVFALcY CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK (UPDATED MONTHLY) If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The Week you would like us to do, […]
A John Lewis Lick from “Afternoon in Paris” (LOTW #256)
“Afternoon in Paris” is a tune wirtten by John Lewis, one of the most underrated jazz pianists. He was a longtime member of the “Modern Jazz Quintet.” He composed many standard tunes, including “Old Milestones” and this one “Afternoon in Paris.” Here is an original version in 1949. Enjoy! CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK […]
Learn From The Classical Side Of Bill Evans
If you want to sound like Bill Evans, you have treat the “classical” end of the spectrum with equal respect and time as the jazz process. When you do this, You can learn to play from the same basic framework as Bill yet sound completely individual.
A Triplet Solo Break by Bill Evans on “Very Early” (LOTW #255)
“Very Early” is one of Bill Evans’ most harmonically adventurous compositions. The original recording features a relaxed waltz tempo, however this live version from Montreux in 1970 is played at a brisker pace. Bill kicks off the solo with a triplet solo break in the key of C major. Check it out! https://youtu.be/YG5NwNZJA00 CLICK HERE […]
