A Classic 2-5-1 Lick from Horace Silver (LOTW #194)
Horace was not only a great composer, but could also play a mean jazz piano! Check out this classic lick from Hank Mobley’s recording of “Funk in Deep Freeze.” This one is worth taking through all 12 keys. CLICK HERE TO GET A TRANSCRIPTION OF THE LICK If you have questions or suggestions for a […]
Piano Blues Riffs: Practice Tips and Exercises
You can’t get very far without actually practicing. That’s why in this podcast episode, we take a “Practice Workout” directly from inside our members area and give it to you on practicing blues riffs! It’s a great one and I know you’ll love it!
Horace Silver’s Suave Bass-Line Groove from “Señor Blues” (LOTW #193)
Horace Silver is one of jazz’s most beloved composers. As a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, he is responsible for creating many jazz standards that are still played to this day. When you hear this bass line groove from “Señor Blues,” you know it had to have come from him! https://youtu.be/nFK0TOVZqps CLICK HERE TO […]
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 […]
Joey D’s Face-Melting Minor B3 Lick (LOTW #188)
The great organist Joey DeFrancesco has always been known to throw down, but this lick will absolutely MELT YOUR FACE. On his album “Wonderful! Wonderful!” in 2012 with drummer Jimmy Cobb and guitarist Larry Coryell, he makes it look easy! Try out this lick from his track “Five Spot After Dark.” https://youtu.be/ruIBZJZuKN0 CLICK HERE TO […]
Oscar Peterson Starts Things off Right with “Just You, Just Me” (LOTW #183)
Besides being the king of burning down the blues, Oscar Peterson was also a master of playing intros! Setting up the tune can be on of a pianist’s most important responsibilities. Listen how Oscar starts things off right on “Just You, Just Me” from his classic album with Lester Young. https://youtu.be/RNLghVAt8sU CLICK HERE TO GET […]
Kenny Kirkland Lets Loose on this Modal Lick! (LOTW #182)
Kenny Kirkland is one of those stars who burnt brightly, but quickly. During the short time we had him on this Earth, he left us with some amazing piano playing! Listen as he lets loose on “Mr. J.C.,” a track dedicated to John Coltrane off his self-titled album from 1991. Kenny could sure burn!!! https://youtu.be/CKj2oZ7KdQc […]
A Sexy Solo Break by Edward Simon on “My Cherie Amour” (LOTW #181)
For those of you who don’t know pianist Edward Simon, you’ll want to get to know him after this week’s lick! During his tenure in the SFJazz Collective, his arrangements and solos brought an extra layer of sophistication to the group. Listen to this sultry solo break over their reimagining of the classic Stevie Wonder […]
Stevie Wonder’s Famous Line from “Sir Duke” Pt. 2 (LOTW #180)
“Sir Duke” is a tune off of Stevie Wonders iconic album, “Songs in the Key of Life” (1976). He wrote it in homage to one of his great jazz influences, Duke Ellington. This week’s LOTW features the second half of the line in its completion. Check it out! https://youtu.be/PmYX04TN6uE CLICK HERE TO GET A TRANSCRIPTION […]
