Gerald Clayton Plays it Cool on Strasbourg St. Denis (LOTW #170)
Gerald Clayton lays down possibly one of the most grooving solos of all time over Roy Hargrove’s jam tune “Strasbourg St. Denis.” At the end of several choruses of pure groove, he plays it cool with a line which sidesteps its way outside of the changes. Follow along with the notation to see how he […]
JPS Ep:152 – How To Spice Up Your Improv With Ornaments
Most of the time improv will sound bland not because of the notes…but because of the RHYTHMS! I had this little epiphany back in my earlier days, and it completely transformed my soloing. In this episode, you will learn how you can add ornaments to your improv lines so they sound 100x times better. Here we go!
JPS Ep:151 – Unlock Your Creativity by Shedding the “In-Between Tempos!”
Do you ever feel like you’re playing the same stuff over and over again? I know I’ve certainly been in that position before. It could be a simple problem of playing songs at similar tempos! In this podcast lesson, we examine the benefits of trying tunes at different tempos than we might be used to playing in our regular circles. Watch as we unlock new creative possibilities through playing the “In-Between Tempos!”
Jazz Piano School, Ep 19: Introduction To The Blues
The blues is a corner stone of jazz. You will find the blues in many traditional jazz tunes and it will also help improve your improvising as well. Listen to this episode to learn how the blues works and how you can start playing it! Enjoy!
Jazz Piano School, Ep 17: How To Play Jazz Standards!
Playing jazz piano standards is actually quite easy. People tend to over think it and then end up not even trying. It only takes a couple of learned principles and you can play any jazz standard you want! Enjoy!
Jazz Piano School, Ep 16: How To Swing!
Swing creates that wonderful jazz feeling we all know and love. Here’s how to create it and get it right! Enjoy!
Jazz Piano School, Ep 11: Avishai Cohen Masterclass Part 1
Avishai Cohen is a leading trumpet player in the jazz scene. This masterclass was recorded at the Reno Jazz Festival. He has a lot of great insight into advancing as a student, and what to practice. Enjoy!
