Jazz is in the present. There’s no such thing as old jazz or new jazz. Just jazz music. That's why we talk about jazz masters long departed as if they're still here. Thanks to recordings and that intangible "influence" that is widely cast by great musicians, they're with us...right now.
From the novel, describing a gig: "Stay inside, Aaron mentally signals. Don’t get crazy. Tyrone nods. Don’t worry; I can get crazy and still stay inside. They are IT. They are tradition. They are milking all the conventions, all the known things of jazz. Tyrone arpeggioes to get to the head of the tune. It is like ocean waves, surf rolling in perfect cylinders toward the shore. Zoot hears the cue and they restate the brooding melodrama of Angel Eyes. The tune ends in a splash of cymbals, organ and saxophone. Perfect."
@KeyboardImprov - Same here - my favourite crossover. I’ve been playing the plainer Louis Jordan version for years but you Art Tatumed it into a whole other level. Great rendition, lots to think about.
Great. And thank you for deep technical index in description. I see a big upgrade in terms of mic quality as well. This is one of most valuable jazz learning channels for sure. Cheers!
Really nice natural flowing version Ron! Thank you for all the notation re what you are doing when in the slider bar of the video. You are sure right....a long tune!!
@@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453 Have you looked at Mel Torme's versions of Harlem Nocturne and Coming' Home Baby? Mel Torme is my favorite male Jazz Singer!
@@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453 One of the things that sets Mel Tormé apart for me is that he's a vocalist but has the phrasing of a great horn player and really good melodic sensibility. Back phrasing all day long, love it!
Thanks Meserret! The lead sheet in the Real Book just has the melody and chords, so learn those first and then you can gradually put in the fills, etc.
god this song is absolutely delicious to hear! I've been saving up for a piano, but it's gonna take me a few months still, but i can't wait to start playing :)
Jazz is in the present. There’s no such thing as old jazz or new jazz. Just jazz music. That's why we talk about jazz masters long departed as if they're still here. Thanks to recordings and that intangible "influence" that is widely cast by great musicians, they're with us...right now.
Well said - thanks!!!
From the novel, describing a gig: "Stay inside, Aaron mentally signals. Don’t get crazy. Tyrone nods. Don’t worry; I can get crazy and still stay inside. They are IT. They are tradition. They are milking all the conventions, all the known things of jazz. Tyrone arpeggioes to get to the head of the tune. It is like ocean waves, surf rolling in perfect cylinders toward the shore. Zoot hears the cue and they restate the brooding melodrama of Angel Eyes. The tune ends in a splash of cymbals, organ and saxophone. Perfect."
@@arthurrosch5378 Perfect!
I'm not a musician, just interested in theory, and this was very fun to watch! Good stuff
Thanks Nate!
You are awesome man!
Thanks Hans! I've been in airplanes all day and this is especially appreciated right now :)
Love the different versions with blues, rock and jazz licks!
Thanks John - give it a try!
Thanks Ron, enjoyed that as always.
Thanks!!!
Amazing
Thanks Aliison - I love this bluesy style of jazz!
@KeyboardImprov - Same here - my favourite crossover. I’ve been playing the plainer Louis Jordan version for years but you Art Tatumed it into a whole other level. Great rendition, lots to think about.
This is fantastic. I love Louis Jordan! Thanks so much
Thanks, Martyn - I had fun with this one!
LOVE IT!!!!! 🌹🌹🌹😎
Thanks Brenda! Do you ever sing this song?
That was great! I like Louis Jordan's entertaining vocal delivery and lyrics too.
Louis Jordan is amazing!
Great. And thank you for deep technical index in description. I see a big upgrade in terms of mic quality as well. This is one of most valuable jazz learning channels for sure. Cheers!
Thanks! I enjoy making those descriptions.
Really nice natural flowing version Ron! Thank you for all the notation re what you are doing when in the slider bar of the video. You are sure right....a long tune!!
Thanks, April! It's such a fun tune to improvise on!
Joe Jackson: AmInor. Jumpin’ Jive LP.
Yeah! I remember that he was right there as swing era music made a big comeback!
B.B. King does a great version too!
Thanks - I hadn't heard him perform it before! He does it as a duet with Dr. John too.
@@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453 Have you looked at Mel Torme's versions of Harlem Nocturne and Coming' Home Baby?
Mel Torme is my favorite male Jazz Singer!
@@JoePariseauMusic I'll check those out - Mel was a classic!
@@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453 One of the things that sets Mel Tormé apart for me is that he's a vocalist but has the phrasing of a great horn player and really good melodic sensibility. Back phrasing all day long, love it!
@@JoePariseauMusic Yes, exactly!
Great 👍 thank you. Do sheet music provide These beautiful licks; tags etc.
Thanks Meserret! The lead sheet in the Real Book just has the melody and chords, so learn those first and then you can gradually put in the fills, etc.
god this song is absolutely delicious to hear! I've been saving up for a piano, but it's gonna take me a few months still, but i can't wait to start playing :)
Yes, it's one of the greatest songs ever written, and a lot of fun to play. Good luck with your piano and your music :)
Mark ruffalow as a pianist
I can't hear this song and not think of Tom & Jerry
same!
Wow! That was amazing, I enjoyed watching this. Would you be interested in performing live on Sessions?
Thank you so much, Jey! I'll check it out!