"Jazz is all about tension and releasing it, that's what makes it so satisfying" - unbelievable that it took me 30y of jazz to hear this spelled out that clearly.
@@plouf1969 I don’t know mate. Honestly, I think the climaxes in classical music are incredible. Besides, it’s not all about the Baroque and Classical periods; there are also works that have quite a bit in common with jazz and step outside the traditional classical forms (which could be the “romcoms” you mentioned). For example, surrealism and impressionism are periods of very complex constructions, truly new forms that “transcended” the academic ones at the time. Since you mentioned that you’ve been playing jazz for 30 years, I’d assume you’re familiar with M. Ravel, an impressionist pianist (I think), who already transcends the classical ways of reaching a climax or simply presenting themes or subjects, or whatever it may be. And even closer to jazz, there’s A. Scriabin, who composed piano poems that, in my opinion, feel even more ethereal than jazz and are more dynamic and emotional. Also, I’m mentioning quite well-known composers just to avoid going off on a tangent. But honestly, academic music has been even more "disruptive than jazz" for over a century and a half, so its even kinda before jazz. Of course, I’m not talking about atonal music or pieces that are intentionally ugly, snobbish, etc., but rather music that remains harmonious. But to be fair, in jazz, this kind of disruption is essentially the standard-it’s what jazz is. Meanwhile, in academic music, it’s not an absolute or something as accessible in every piece. Jazz, on the other hand, is generally harmonious but with exceptions like free jazz, etc.
@@recorr portrait in jazz, explorations, and waltz for Debby by bill Evans, night train and another day by Oscar Peterson, Kelly Blue by wynton Kelly, light as a feather, tones for Joan's bones, and past present and futures by chick corea, the awakening by Ahmad Jamal, eastern rebellion by cedar Walton, setting standards by Keith Jarrett,
It is amazing that this quality of education is available for free here. You’ve really opened the floodgates for folks to understand what they’re hearing when they listen to Bill Evans. Thank you!
I will never forget the first time i listened to Dolphin Dance version of Bill Evans, it was litterally like if he didn't play on a piano, but on something else, something no one will never ever play on ! The touch, the feel, the lightness, the first 10 secondes were like : "Hey i'm Bill Evans, one of the greatest who has and will ever play"
This is the best tutorial on Bill Evans I've seen here. There are so many where the person sort of shows off how much they know making it difficult to follow. Here, your explanation and demonstration are very clear. Thank you.
It’s so great that you’re inspiring and teaching whole new generation of Jazz musicians. You can tell your love of Jazz by the expressions of your face and eyes when you are playing passages you love. Thank you Jimindorothy!
Wow, such an incredibly helpful video Jimin! Evans is one the main influences of my love for jazz piano and you capture his sound so wonderfully. I've never seen anyone explain his use of the bVI7 -> V7 -> bII7 -> Imaj substitute progression, I can't wait to take that around all 12 keys!
You are a national treasure and ought to be protected by law. Can't thank you enough for your amazing videos. Perfect combination of aesthetics and pedagogy.
Thank you. This is wonderful. I love how you describe these techniques and then show applications, and you always sound so great when you play the examples!
Awesome, thanks for sharing your insight into Bill Evans’ music! Like many other viewers, he is my favorite pianist. Beautiful playing in your examples
such an amazing video. simple and bite sized! not focusing too much on the details but more bills overall roadmap on the keys. thank you so much for this great video
As a mnemonic to remember what triads to play over the dominant chord, think of the hijaz (phrygian dominant) scale on the root but with a sharp 5 and omit the 7. This is the 5th mode of harmonic minor (but modified to have a #5 and no 7).
I am so proud i knew this. I studied middle eastern music in college. Never seen Phrygian dominant called Hijaz in English language. But it is the same (at least the 4 notes of hijaz tetrachord)
Gamsahbhida. Your explanations were very helpful. Just memorizing the 5 chord inversions over those altered dominants versus trying to remember the sharp nine flat 9 and 13 is a lot simpler.
perhaps V is "nostalgic" because, being unstable & wanting resolution, it embodies that sense of longing for something other than what currently is, which must be close to the heart of feeling nostalgia. very good clear concise video.
THANK! YOU! I just have to say I enjoyed this. It is like, i opened up my toolbox and you threw a buch of new tools inside and I just used them. Sometimes magic just needs to be explained and everything falls into place. Great video! Great teaching. You just gave my playing a new set of sounds! (7800th like from me by the way ;) )
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"Jazz is all about tension and releasing it, that's what makes it so satisfying" - unbelievable that it took me 30y of jazz to hear this spelled out that clearly.
Same for me!😂
Personally I think all music is about that, obviously to varying degrees.
@@bigdog38au it's true of movies/theatre and novels as well. But let's say that classicals are like romcoms, while jazz are more like thrillers
@@plouf1969 I don’t know mate. Honestly, I think the climaxes in classical music are incredible. Besides, it’s not all about the Baroque and Classical periods; there are also works that have quite a bit in common with jazz and step outside the traditional classical forms (which could be the “romcoms” you mentioned). For example, surrealism and impressionism are periods of very complex constructions, truly new forms that “transcended” the academic ones at the time. Since you mentioned that you’ve been playing jazz for 30 years, I’d assume you’re familiar with M. Ravel, an impressionist pianist (I think), who already transcends the classical ways of reaching a climax or simply presenting themes or subjects, or whatever it may be. And even closer to jazz, there’s A. Scriabin, who composed piano poems that, in my opinion, feel even more ethereal than jazz and are more dynamic and emotional. Also, I’m mentioning quite well-known composers just to avoid going off on a tangent. But honestly, academic music has been even more "disruptive than jazz" for over a century and a half, so its even kinda before jazz. Of course, I’m not talking about atonal music or pieces that are intentionally ugly, snobbish, etc., but rather music that remains harmonious.
But to be fair, in jazz, this kind of disruption is essentially the standard-it’s what jazz is. Meanwhile, in academic music, it’s not an absolute or something as accessible in every piece. Jazz, on the other hand, is generally harmonious but with exceptions like free jazz, etc.
Bill evans is the greatest jazz pianist ever in my opinion. The way he uses harmony is unparalleled. Incredible playing!
Art Tatum
Can you guys give advices about records from your favorites pianists.
Thank you.
@@recorr portrait in jazz, explorations, and waltz for Debby by bill Evans, night train and another day by Oscar Peterson, Kelly Blue by wynton Kelly, light as a feather, tones for Joan's bones, and past present and futures by chick corea, the awakening by Ahmad Jamal, eastern rebellion by cedar Walton, setting standards by Keith Jarrett,
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Thank you.
I'm 53, but know Jazz recently.
The only one I knew since i'm young is McCoy Tyner.
@@recorr He is great also. Check out his version of When Sunny Gets Blue.
It is amazing that this quality of education is available for free here. You’ve really opened the floodgates for folks to understand what they’re hearing when they listen to Bill Evans. Thank you!
Jimin is a top notch educator.
I will never forget the first time i listened to Dolphin Dance version of Bill Evans, it was litterally like if he didn't play on a piano, but on something else, something no one will never ever play on !
The touch, the feel, the lightness, the first 10 secondes were like : "Hey i'm Bill Evans, one of the greatest who has and will ever play"
Ye!
This is the best tutorial on Bill Evans I've seen here. There are so many where the person sort of shows off how much they know making it difficult to follow. Here, your explanation and demonstration are very clear. Thank you.
It’s so great that you’re inspiring and teaching whole new generation of Jazz musicians. You can tell your love of Jazz by the expressions of your face and eyes when you are playing passages you love. Thank you Jimindorothy!
IVE WAITED ALL MY LIFE FOR THIS LESSON thank you!!!
This might be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen
you are awesome
this "how to sound like" series are amazing! love hearing your analysis of these giants and it helps me practice so much. thank you!!!!
Great video. Amazing, startling, breathtaking category. Much needed for novice students of jazz. Thank you.
Jimin, you are helping so many of us to see how to improve quickly and with clear understanding. I also like the way you wave your hands.
Absolutely godsend gift to all the Bill Evan's fans in the world! I appreciate you Jimin!
Thanks! It’s been helpful. Keep up the good work!
Wow, such an incredibly helpful video Jimin! Evans is one the main influences of my love for jazz piano and you capture his sound so wonderfully. I've never seen anyone explain his use of the bVI7 -> V7 -> bII7 -> Imaj substitute progression, I can't wait to take that around all 12 keys!
0:03 already I'm loving this video!
The iconic sound of Bill evans are amazing. It sounds like human voice or birds singing. Truly incredible.
"Something like this" 😊 Jimindorothy's favourite expression - I love it ! 😍
OMG - thank you for making Bill Evans simple. I always loved his sound, and now you've exploded my mind. Excellent job.
your playing is absolutely incredible
Life is so much more interesting when you seek to understand the beautiful things. You make the world a better place, thank you!
Incredible open hearted, talented and inteligent person. Thaks a lot.
The most clear and well built video about Bill Evans style. Very helpful thank you. Let's go work now ^^
I’ve been watching your videos for a while your English has improved A LOT
You are brilliant as was Bill Evans. Loved your demonstration.
Thank you so much this is so helpful that you were able to synthesize what Bill Evans did in such a clear and concise way! 정말 고마워요
Thank you for this video it opened up so many possibilities for me! I've been studying jazz piano for 4 years now.
2 minutes in, this video is already helpful 👍 As a beginner, I'm gonna learn this slowly.
You are a national treasure and ought to be protected by law. Can't thank you enough for your amazing videos. Perfect combination of aesthetics and pedagogy.
Thank you. This is wonderful.
I love how you describe these techniques and then show applications, and you always sound so great when you play the examples!
It's impressive to be able to understand Jazz theory, and equally impressive to teach it in a foreign language. Kudos.
Thanks for contributing to the society
Wonderful break down of Bill’s playing! He’s my favorite, thank you !!
You are a Angel at heart and you look like one 😃 thankyou for educating me to Bill Evans.
Absolutely amazing lesson. I'm a guitar player and I got a lot from it. Thanks !
One of the best teacher!
Awesome, thanks for sharing your insight into Bill Evans’ music! Like many other viewers, he is my favorite pianist. Beautiful playing in your examples
such an amazing video. simple and bite sized! not focusing too much on the details but more bills overall roadmap on the keys. thank you so much for this great video
You are one of the best people on the internet ever
Thank you so much for this video! You did a really good job at explaining how and why bill evans played the way he did :)
good work. love mr evans. j.
As a mnemonic to remember what triads to play over the dominant chord, think of the hijaz (phrygian dominant) scale on the root but with a sharp 5 and omit the 7. This is the 5th mode of harmonic minor (but modified to have a #5 and no 7).
I am so proud i knew this. I studied middle eastern music in college. Never seen Phrygian dominant called Hijaz in English language. But it is the same (at least the 4 notes of hijaz tetrachord)
This is the best Bill Evans tutorial that i've seen, you're awesome! Thank you
Thank you for this wonderful lesson!
Great Job with the break downs and explanations. Thanks Again for sharing.
Thank you so much. The way you deconstructed Bill Evans and explain it, it's amazing and so easy to understand!
Gamsahbhida. Your explanations were very helpful. Just memorizing the 5 chord inversions over those altered dominants versus trying to remember the sharp nine flat 9 and 13 is a lot simpler.
Thank you, Sister, much appreciate. As a player and a listener, understanding creates more enjoyment and possibilities. 😊👍
Fantastic video! Thank you so much! I rate this 22/10
You are a very intelligent and charming teatcher and give a very good analysis of the complex harmonic structures, thank you
Sweet. Love Bill Evans voicings and this breakdown is very handy, even for a guitar player.
I am grateful.
Thankyou so much for your fantastic channel and letting us all in on the Bill Evans Secrets
Just found this! the is very cool. I play piano and can understand the concepts. This girl has soul!
Brilliant. Thanks so much for breaking it down. One of my favorite musicians of all time.
you're so awesome at breaking things down in easy to understand and easy to apply ways. thank you so much!!
You're amazing. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!!
perhaps V is "nostalgic" because, being unstable & wanting resolution, it embodies that sense of longing for something other than what currently is, which must be close to the heart of feeling nostalgia.
very good clear concise video.
You got it!
Nice point.. I will keep it in mind for pedal points
Great post/knowledge and playing
Thank you jimindorothy
Incredible, I've been looking for someone who can explain concepts instead of chords for years😍🙏🙏
You are great piano player AND great teacher Dorothy ! Thankyou for your lessons
This is actually brilliant. Your explanations are so clear, thank you for this :)
This is a gem!
Excellent performance
Thank you for sharing the fruits of your studies of Bills playing...
I too have a piano with little or no controls on the header area, not protruding or too many . Roland FP-50
I was waiting for this you are amazing! Keep it up!!
Lovely! Thank you very much for the clear tips and examples.
Ótima abordagem! Parabéns, Professora!
I feel like I stumbled up on gold! Thank you!
Thank you. I'm a begginer and this video helps me. Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷
Wow what a great birthday gift, he is my favorite jazz pianist. Thank you very much
THANK! YOU! I just have to say I enjoyed this. It is like, i opened up my toolbox and you threw a buch of new tools inside and I just used them. Sometimes magic just needs to be explained and everything falls into place. Great video! Great teaching. You just gave my playing a new set of sounds! (7800th like from me by the way ;) )
Brava. Grazie per tutto.
Why didn't I saw this video before!!! THANKS Kind regards from Uruguay
Awesome lesson!
I am inspired by Bill Evans to play this type of harmony on guitar. Your information has been very helpful, thank you so much!
nostalgic indeed, what a great tutorial!!! thanks!!!
Brilliantly explained. Thanks you Jimin!
Fantastic. This is an incredibly useful video. Thank you!
Great great masterclass!! Thanks!!!
Very well explained. Thankyou!
Thank you for these helpful tips
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Fantastic as usual!!!!!
Your english is so good!!
great, another video to study thanks!
Thanks Jimindorothy. Very helpfully. From Indonesia.
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
YES MY FAVORITE. Thank you
Very nice job explaining Bill Evans techniques. Thank you.
Jimin, you are a truly a goddess of piano styles. Thank you for this lesson!
This is so helpful and amazing, you're amazing at jazz!
Really love this video. So helpful! Many thanks for sharing.
Very nice! Thank You!
Wow. Awesome. This was really great!
Thankyou so much, your channel is just like a gem ..
This is exactly what I was looking for
Thank you for this wonderful lesson! It was one kitty cameo short of a perfect video