Perfect amount of complexity and simplicity in these vids. They are inspiring enough for me to try out the licks on my own, but challenging enough to get in that pondering / musical problem solving mode.
I think to say I'm ecstatic over this short video is a huge understatement. This is my favorite jazz recording of all time, and the primary reason I wanted to learn piano in the first place. I don't think I'm alone in hoping you'll consider a follow-up, or expanded video for us to continue learning this piece. Bravo and a standing ovation to you, professor. 💖
i didnt realise this video was so recent till just now, im so lucky you released this just as i was trying to learn the piano part to this piece! so far you seem to be the only person to have uploaded duke ellingtons part properly, and for that i am so grateful. thank you !!
I watch a lot of jazz/funk piano lessons on youtube and I couldn't imagine a more perfect video. And taught by my favorite keyboard player out there no less! Woody you're my hero, I can't wait for more Prof G vids 😍
these are really great videos. thank you for showing us reasons other than just the beautiful melody that make in a sentimental mood a quintessential part of the american jazz songbook.
It gets even better. This guy is part of the rhythm section of the amazing band Vulfpeck. Check out Tee Time for a Woody feature and Dean Town for a bass feature (written by Woody) Cory Wong and Animal Spirits are both fun
Thank you very much!!! I love this album, I bought it when I was 13 years old and I still amazes me. Their simplicity (and complexity at the same time). Super beutiful! Thanks!
This intro is actually a Strayhorn lick to boot. He used to play this lick in some of his other songs when he'd collab with others just prior to 1963, though he didn't use this lick on the Peaceful Side I don't believe. Does anyone know any of the names of the songs this lick also shows up in from Strayhorn? I used to remember the name(s) but I seem to have lost by notes somewhere and I was hoping to learn those other charts too. Thanks!
this is one of the greatest pieces of music in my opinion. thank you for that little nugget ! Would you also have the time to do the whole thing and go more in depth with the chords ? these midieval guys had something special :) If you enjoy this sound ... do you know John Williams Jazz Beginnings from 1958 ? There is so so much gold in it, i try to transcribe pieces of it, but it is mostly way above my head... for example "Tenderly" or "Here s what im here for" Much appreciated
Great video! Very informative - Next time would be great if you could have a piano diagram above to indicate what notes you are playing. Thanks from London
Man I've been looking for a transcription of this. They're weirdly rare and the ones that do exist are simplified - for example they don't include the high G in the first sequence.
You think you know how to play your instrument, then you watch Woody explain jazz piano and all of the sudden feel like you’re trying to understand another language :(