We're lucky Hank Jones took such a good care of himself to be able to play so well at the ripe age of 90. I miss him, Tommy Flanagan, Ray Bryant and other masters i was able to listen to on a regular basis in NYC saloons such as Bradley's and Knickerbocker.
Hank Jones is a wonderful jazz pianist. I'm amazed at his ease with a stride style. He made it his own. Additionally, I think Hank Jones was the most deeply kind and naturally elegant people on this planet! We should all strive to be LIKE him!
He spoke almost as if he'd written out all his thoughts ahead of time and polished them up. I'm sure he could have been an excellent writer or professor of music had he wanted to pursue that. So many jazz musicians have absolutely no facility with verbal communication or explaining historical or technical details. And that's okay...we love them for their musical genius. But Hank had it all!
Leet me share a live moment : Hank Jones was heading a trio at the Lush Life club in the village. Right after the intermission, as he was about to sit back at the piano, suddenly, a piece of the ceiling crashed, and gallons of water pourred down ; he absolutely showed no emotion, and just started playing "Here is that rainy day" in a roar of laughter of the attendance. What a great moment !
The best of them (not that any of them are bad) have not gotten their due. "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'", "It's Me, Oh Lord", "Oh, Look at Me Now," "Sweet Lorraine"...these are just timeless masterworks. "Mornin'" is transcribed in one collection I'm aware of, but Hank's solo stuff really deserves a whole folio for future practitioners to study.
I agree with the comments below about what extraordinary music Hank Jones made on the piano. And, the comments about his grace, kindness, and elegance. Wanted to enlarge a little on the second. He was born in 1918, in Vicksburg MS and was raised in Detroit. That speaks volumes. His poise, confidence, and finesse--that whole manner about him--had to have been forged in the fire. His mastery of his craft, and his personal qualities, are great achievements.
Mr. Carter -- I recently heard the concert you and Mr. Jones played in Kobe Japan, the music you made together, and it immediately became one of my favorites. Two spirits so clearly listening to and appreciating each other. You both come to my mind when I think of true musicians and musicianship.
I wish he'd recorded it. I have solo stride versions by Teddy Wilson and Willie the Lion Smith (2 version by Willie), which I can imagine reached Hanks ears when he was young.
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One of the greatest jazz pianists ever lived..
I miss our Uncle Hank! God bless him!
descended from jazz royalty and named after it too, i love that
We're lucky Hank Jones took such a good care of himself to be able to play so well at the ripe age of 90.
I miss him, Tommy Flanagan, Ray Bryant and other masters i was able to listen to on a regular basis in NYC saloons such as Bradley's and Knickerbocker.
Hank Jones is a wonderful jazz pianist. I'm amazed at his ease with a stride style. He made it his own. Additionally, I think Hank Jones was the most deeply kind and naturally elegant people on this planet! We should all strive to be LIKE him!
He spoke almost as if he'd written out all his thoughts ahead of time and polished them up. I'm sure he could have been an excellent writer or professor of music had he wanted to pursue that. So many jazz musicians have absolutely no facility with verbal communication or explaining historical or technical details. And that's okay...we love them for their musical genius. But Hank had it all!
Leet me share a live moment : Hank Jones was heading a trio at the Lush Life club in the village. Right after the intermission, as he was about to sit back at the piano, suddenly, a piece of the ceiling crashed, and gallons of water pourred down ; he absolutely showed no emotion, and just started playing "Here is that rainy day" in a roar of laughter of the attendance. What a great moment !
That's a great story
The inner beauty of this great man comes right through the screen.
I miss Hank Jones.
everything he plays here was magical, but Alone Together, OMG, that was just too good to be true..
His solo piano arrangements are so dense yet everything is in its right place.
The best of them (not that any of them are bad) have not gotten their due. "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'", "It's Me, Oh Lord", "Oh, Look at Me Now," "Sweet Lorraine"...these are just timeless masterworks. "Mornin'" is transcribed in one collection I'm aware of, but Hank's solo stuff really deserves a whole folio for future practitioners to study.
@@jazztime7186 Sounds like a good project especially for Japanese market.
I agree with the comments below about what extraordinary music Hank Jones made on the piano. And, the comments about his grace, kindness, and elegance. Wanted to enlarge a little on the second. He was born in 1918, in Vicksburg MS and was raised in Detroit. That speaks volumes. His poise, confidence, and finesse--that whole manner about him--had to have been forged in the fire. His mastery of his craft, and his personal qualities, are great achievements.
Always loved his linear right hand ... now awestruck by his harmonic mastery, up close and personal ... what a nice man too!
Thank you for sharing this legend with us.
This is wonderful- soakin it up!!!
Such solos are the secrets of jazz thinking, they are the keys to the labyrinths of jazz.
You said that beautifully. Keys to the labyrinth....... Wow!
He’s top for me! I love everything about his playing ❤🙌
so much beauty in this, wow
Love every note under his finger.
a delightful gentleman, and much missed.
Love this. Unparalleled.
Love his style
My favorite jazz man. Rip.
A master at work. Bravo to you sir!
the master of them all.
Awesome!!!!
Epitome of fine piano playing
*Epitome
@@musical_lolu4811 lol didn't notice.thanks
A national treasure!
Wooow that Alone Together was something else
What a genius..
Polka dots and moonbeams is the first song
I think it's a tune called "My Romance"
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
Hi i'm just learning about more Hank Jones music, do anybody knows all the songs is he playing?
👍🏾👍🏾
Mr. Carter -- I recently heard the concert you and Mr. Jones played in Kobe Japan, the music you made together, and it immediately became one of my favorites. Two spirits so clearly listening to and appreciating each other. You both come to my mind when I think of true musicians and musicianship.
this is the bible
I want to hear the full hank jones version of the devil and the deep blue sea
I wish he'd recorded it. I have solo stride versions by Teddy Wilson and Willie the Lion Smith (2 version by Willie), which I can imagine reached Hanks ears when he was young.
@@jazztime7186 thanks for the info. Love the Teddy Wilson versions 💙
If you like Hank you'll like Ellis Larkin's version of the tune on his Red and Blue session recording.
@Mark Bloom that was nice thank you!
The number he performs starting just after the 9 minute mark?
Alone Together!
Anyone know what he's playing at 1:30?
did you figure it out?
No. I think he's just mucking around on dominant chords to be honest
i see, that’s probably it. Thanks
I am pretty sure it's a tune. He keeps playing the same tune from 2:18 on. I am trying to figure out which one it is but so far no success on it.
@@joanfortmusicit could be a sort of tune of his own creation for practice purposes, an etude of sorts.
i wish i could have 3:49 to 4:00 on a loop