
Insane Brad Mehldau Line from Art of the Trio (LOTW #142)
Have you ever wondered what’s going on when Brad Mehldau goes off into one of his virtuosic solos? Take a closer look at this line
Have you ever wondered what’s going on when Brad Mehldau goes off into one of his virtuosic solos? Take a closer look at this line
Listen to Benny Green swing his butt off with the Ray Brown Trio on the album Live at Scullers in 1996. He digs into the
This week’s lick is a piece of post-bop vocabulary you can pull out when you want to take this to the next level. It is
Listen to Herbie do his thing on his fourth album as a leader, “Empyrean Isles.” This tune “One Finger Snap” would later go on to
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Here is a quintessential bit of McCoy Tyner vocabulary. McCoy influenced everyone that came after him when it came to playing in a post-bop modal
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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
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