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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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