J*** Piano
Posted by: mikeeschman on 28 May 2010
I had thought that I was out of things to ask, and things to say, then this CD came in the post.
Earl Hines plays as well as Pollini or Blechacz or Zimerman.
I am ordering the sheet music for as many of these tunes as I can find.
Who has anything to say about Earl Hines?
Who came before him that can be heard on CD?
All these Ellington tunes are going to get their themes memorized :-)
Posted on: 31 May 2010 by DeltaSigma
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Originally posted by Mika K:
Have you checked Dollar Brand a.k.a. Abdullah Ibrahim? He has wonderful albums and his piano playing has received some influences from Ellington/Monk and has added his own African/gospel twist.
Especially this live album with Carlos Ward is really excellent, however hard to find.
I'm familiar with some of his work - two of his albums -
Water From An Ancient Well and
The Mountain - both with Carlos Ward playing Alto Sax & Flute, are among my favorites.
Posted on: 01 June 2010 by GraemeH
I find the modern [post beebop] style of Jazz unenvolving, but then I am an old fart.
ATB from George
No no no George - Enjoying modal jazz qualifies one AS an old fart (or so my kids think...)
Graeme
Posted on: 01 June 2010 by Mika K
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Originally posted by jazzfan:
I'm familiar with some of his work - two of his albums - Water From An Ancient Well and The Mountain - both with Carlos Ward playing Alto Sax & Flute, are among my favorites.
Hmm, have only one of those so have to check the other out. Thanks!
Btw, was listening last night Gerry Mulligans
Butterfly with hiccups and it was really nice one. Why mention this in the Jazz Piano thread is that Gerry Mulligan usually prefered pianoless combo in his many recordings, but plays piano by himself in this recording. It's quite interesting actually..
Posted on: 02 June 2010 by mikeeschman
Just gave a first listen to "Art Tatum : The Complete Capitol Recordings". His technique is astonishing. He improvises beautifully without losing the tune. The only peeve I have is with the tape hiss, which is a persistent whistle.
This one's a keeper :-)
Still, not as "white hot" as the Earl Hines to my ear. Tatum is so much more modern and polished.
Not bad. Two great new pianists in a couple of weeks. Can't wait to get the Hank Jones.
Posted on: 02 June 2010 by Oldnslow
Mike, you hit on the two greatest jazz pianists in my humble opinion. Although there are dozens of other very fine pianists (Hank Jones included), Hines and Tatum will always set the standard for me.
Posted on: 02 June 2010 by Oldnslow
By the way, try the Sony/Zenph recreation of Tatums famous 1933 recording. You won't believe the sound, and it actually is Tatum--they haven't fooled with a note of his playing.
Posted on: 03 June 2010 by mikeeschman
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Originally posted by Oldnslow:
By the way, try the Sony/Zenph recreation of Tatums famous 1933 recording. You won't believe the sound, and it actually is Tatum--they haven't fooled with a note of his playing.
What is the title on this one, so I can order it from Amazon?
Posted on: 03 June 2010 by Oldnslow
It's called Piano Starts Here/Live at the Shrine:The Zenpf Re-Performance (Sony). Note it is not the original Piano Starts Here CD, which is the 1933 recording, also available on Sony.
Posted on: 03 June 2010 by Dan Carney
As coincidence would have it, I've been getting into Jazz again recently, and chose this:
Posted on: 04 June 2010 by mikeeschman
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Originally posted by Dan Carney:
As coincidence would have it, I've been getting into Jazz again recently, and chose this:
The album doesn't show Dan.
Posted on: 04 June 2010 by u5227470736789524
looks like this on my screen only a whole lot bigger
Posted on: 04 June 2010 by alainbil
Something else. A great performance with excellent sound IMHO
Posted on: 04 June 2010 by willem
Paul Bley and Cecil Taylor are my favourite Jazz pianists.
Posted on: 05 June 2010 by Voltaire
I can only second the album championed by Oldnslow...
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Few jazz pianists could ever hope to rival the technical mastery of Art Tatum. From the 1930s on through the `50s, Tatum's dazzling facility made it seem as if two pianists were playing at once. Though he often performed solo, his virtuosity allowed him to make the transition from swing to bebop effortlessly. Tatum's eclectic style also reflected influencesfrom blues and classical music, and from early jazz and popmusic of the time.
Long considered a classic album, PIANO STARTS HERE was assembled from studio and live sources from 1933 and 1949, respectively. Thanks to 21st-century technology however, PIANO has received a new lease on life, containing previously edited selections presented in their entirety, previously unissued tunes, and vastly improved sound quality. For lovers of the history of the jazz piano, PIANO STARTS HERE is essential.
Gordon.
Posted on: 05 June 2010 by mikeeschman
This is so good, I have decided to commit it to memory, like Bach's WTC :-)
