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Basic Keys in Learning Jazz Piano
In order to play Jazz piano you need to get a fundamental knowledge of piano theory. Some of this knowledge will consist of chord formation, rhythmic feel, and scales and modes.
All Jazz songs have a one of a kind chord progression in every piece. Your jazz piano lessons should focus on learning the different rhythms of a jazz piano.
Every jazz style is dependent on beat and has a unique rhythm. You should practice playing different rhythms in the bass line.
Your jazz piano lessons should emphasize weak beats which are also referred to as syncopating. You should know that in jazz music the second and fourth beats are emphasized by resting on the normally strong strong beats. In order to make a stronger syncopation you should rest on just the first half of the first and third beats.
Your lessons should also focus on a key element in the jazz feel and this is the swing rhythm. To accomplish this you need to play uneven eight notes.
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A Review of Lenny White Jazz Music CD – Venusian Summer Jazz
The extremely talented Jazz artist Lenny White has released him most recent CD on the Wounded Bird Records recording label, entitled Venusian Summer.
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.
Venusian Summer has a nicely varied, mix of 6 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
I give Venusian Summer my highest recommendation. It just plain belongs in any serious music collectors collection regardless of genre preference.
A Review of Wayne Shorter Jazz Music CD – Night Dreamer
The super talented Jazz artist Wayne Shorter has released him most recent CD on the Blue Note Records recording label, entitled Night Dreamer .
Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Night Dreamer . Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Night Dreamer is a pleasantly varied, mix of 7 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
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A Brief Story of Isle of Wight Jazz Festival
The Isle of Wight Jazz Festival saw its beginnings in 2005 in the seaside town of Tentnor. Since it’s inception, this festival has hosted such artists as Terry Callier, Cleo Laine, John Danworth, Dennis Rollins, Ian Shaw, Humphrey Lyttelton and Maceo Parker. The talent pool used for this festival come from not only long established talents, but also the up and coming jazz talents. Along with the Jazz Festival, there will also be a Beer Festival and entertainment. This entertainment extravaganza is being called Easter Week of Entertainment in Ventnor.
A Review of Jim Brickman Music CD – By Heart
The exceptionally talented Jazz artist Jim Brickman has released him CD entitled By Heart. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Jim Brickman fans, and Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of By Heart Jim Brickman’s artistic excellence is on full display as Brickman has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be him best work to date.
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.
The nice thing about a CD like this is when the talent is this rich even if Jazz isn’t your favorite style you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.
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