Another Blazing Solo Break by Bud Powell on “Just One of Those Things” (LOTW #252)
This LOTW comes to you from Bud’s seminal album, “The Genius of Bud Powell” (1956). This is a classic jazz standard, and incorporates both major and minor vocabulary. See if you can keep up with Bud on this one! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/KmsjNHlGlGo CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK (UPDATED MONTHLY) If you have questions or […]
A “Dreamy” Solo by Oscar Peterson (LOTW #251)
Following last week’s LOTW, here is a taste of Oscar’s solo on “You Stepped out of a Dream” from the album Tristeza (1993). This whole solo is killing, certainly worth checking out! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/5q6ROHw7vhA CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK (UPDATED MONTHLY) If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The Week […]
A Hard-Hitting Block Chord Intro by Oscar Peterson (LOTW #250)
Oscar Peterson’s trio was known not only for their fantastic swing feel and burning tempos, but also for their knockout arrangements! Here is an intro Oscar plays on “You Stepped Out of a Dream” from the album Tristeza (1993) which features 4 and 5-note block chords. For a tutorial on these type of chords, check […]
Thelonious Monk’s intro to “Brilliant Corners” (LOTW #249)
Here is an intro to one of Monk’s signature tunes “Brilliant Corners.” It features some dissonant intervals over a series of dominant chords, which stay true to form for Monk’s unique pianistic style. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/404W2hP5XaM CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK (UPDATED MONTHLY) If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The […]
A Minor Solo from Kenny Barron on “Beautiful Love” (LOTW #248)
Minor language is essential for every jazz pianist’s complete toolkit. Listen how jazz master Kenny Barron plays over the minor chord changes here in the first few bars of “Beautiful Love.” Enjoy! https://youtu.be/7MPEFFUCUO4 CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK (UPDATED MONTHLY) If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The Week you […]
A Signature Lick by Mulgrew Miller on “Up Jumped Spring” (LOTW #247)
Spring is on it’s way! Let’s celebrate with a signature lick by Mulgrew from a recording with vibraphonist Steve Nelson on the jazz standard tune “Up Jumped Spring” on his album Sound Effect (2007). Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk_BLuSeXUY CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK (UPDATED MONTHLY) If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of […]
Bud Powell’s Blazing Opening Line on “Cherokee” (LOTW #246)
Here is an excerpt from bebop legend Bud Powell’s take on the standard tune, “Cherokee.” Bud plays some blazing lines on this track, the rest is definitely worth checking out to see how it’s done! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/1nXmijlCZZU CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK (UPDATED MONTHLY) If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick […]
“Melody for C” by Sonny Clark (LOTW #245)
Sonny Clark is widely known for his work as a sideman, but is often underappreciated as a composer. Here is a beautiful theme from a tune called “Melody for C” from the classic album “Leapin’ and Lopin’” (1961). Enjoy! https://youtu.be/4Vt9L_fz28o CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK (UPDATED MONTHLY) If you have questions or suggestions […]
Thelonious Monk’s Iconic Melody: “Trinkle, Tinkle” (LOTW #244)
Thelonious Monk was known for his trademark angular and unorthodox melodies. Perhaps his most iconic melody, “Trinkle, Tinkle” is instantly recognizable. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/I70XQDG78Ko CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The Week you would like us to do, please leave them in the comments down […]
The Famous “Take the A Train” Intro by Duke Ellington (LOTW #243)
Have you ever wondered what Duke played for his famous intro to “Take the A Train?” Look no further, because here it is! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/4TExhD3tlXk CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LICK BOOK If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The Week you would like us to do, please leave them in the […]
