Stop Playing The Same Old Standards
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- What are the top 10 REAL greatest jazz standards of all time? Join Peter Martin as we take a deep dive into who/what should make the cut. It may not be what you're thinking, but it's definitely time we refreshed the repertoire.
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10. Spain (Chick Corea) 1:07
9. Ruby My Dear (Thelonious Monk) 2:02
8. King Porter Stomp (Jelly Roll Morton) 2:44
7. Strasbourg St. Denis (Roy Hargrove) 3:07
6. In A Sentimental Mood (Duke Ellington) 4:35
5. Sing a Song of Song (Kenny Garrett) 5:55
4. Au Privave (Charlie Parker) 7:04
3. Infant Eyes (Wayne Shorter) 7:50
2. Rhythm-A-Ning (Thelonious Monk/Mary Lou Williams (Walkin and Swingin) 9:08
1. Lush Life (Billy Strayhorn) 10:20
The piano solo on the Strasbourg recording is incredible. Suuuper hip.
That's crazy that when I entered a jazz program like 8/10 of these tunes became my favorite to play over the super standards. I simply love the sounds and techniques used in these tunes, they have more color to them. I didn't think of them for impact or education purposes. They actually seem more quirky and distinctive
Beautiful playing
Really tasteful deep cuts.
Nice to see Strasbourg / St. Denis represented.
RIP Hargrove 😔
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I'll never forget playing with Roy at Wally's in Boston before he became a jazz star. The gig was on Wednesdays. He would take the train to New York Friday afternoon, play a gig Friday night, sleep on the floor of the club in the back room, play a gig at a different club Saturday night, then catch the train back to Boston Sunday to go to school. We smoked a bunch of pot back then.
@@jeffreyalexander7504amazing story, thank you for sharing that
Peter, man, this should be streamed everywhere as a mini documentary. So beautiful. Been digging jazz for 65 years, and this is just great!
It's incredibly rare to see a channel with high production levels, fantastic and humble players, new learning opportunities every video, and just an overall feeling of class and respect for the music. This channel and the Open Studio program in total is pure art. Thank you to Peter and Adam
Agreed. It’s a channel my son and I can watch and it brings us both great joy.
Haven't heard anyone play "In a sentimental mood" this beautifully in a while.
You've almost made a grown man cry
ruclips.net/video/ydVtfA3kujM/видео.html
Check out Bill Evans version, I love how he manages to infuse swing into such a well, sentimental piece.
Check out the Michel Petrucciani live version thats on RUclips.... ooh la la
Peter's playing is so beautifully dynamic and colourful!
Love these "new" standards - Lush Life is one of the most beautiful compositions, but also Infant Eyes. Coltrane played the first with Johnny Hartman (McCoy, Elvin & Garrison) - Stan Getz played them both on the album Live at Montmartre (1977) - a concert I attended.
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Such a high quality video! Beautiful playing by Peter as always, and just fantastic editing.
I think we have to make justice for round midnight
Great song for sure don't get me wrong
Doesn't feel as Monk as Ruby my Dear to me. Or Pannonica or Monk's Mood or Crepuscle with Nellie. I just feel like he has other better standards.
You can't call it bc everybody plays the changes wrong, especially on the bridge. Blame miles
Facts😅🔥🤌 Round midnight>
Reflections is the best Monk ballad imo
Thank you!
So enjoyed this mini-concert, Peter. Thank you!
From number 10, I knew why I loved this channel.
Thank you Peter! Lush Life is one of my favorites too! Your playing is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
You are the damn man!. The fact we had some of the same standars on our list is awesome. You validated me.
This was a sublime list. Lush Life a real treat at the end.
Others I've adopted as party pieces are Black Nile (Wayne Shorter), Field of Gold (Morricone - basically "that" music from The Good The Bad The Ugly) and Lullaby of Birdland (George Shearing, in memory of a friend who always played it as his last piece in gigs).
The song I have by far the most fun with is Tea for Two (Youmans, with more than an echo of Shostakovich and Tatum). There's something in its catchy, simple tune that can make it pivot from petite to frenzied on a dime.
Seriously, the craftsmanship in the songwriting from all of these Titans is outstanding! And to top it all off the delivery from the crew from Open Studio only fuels their mastery! Bravo!
Both the editing and the playing in this video is completely beautiful. Bravo open studio!!!!!!
Great solo piano playing! Respect ...
OMG, number one is so moving! What a rendition, Peter. Bravo Maestro!
Great selection, gorgeous playing. Thank you, Peter
Awesome! Thank you from Valencia, Spain.
I’ve been playing guitar for 30 years before I found this channel. I had a basic understanding of music theory and also knew some things I didn’t know I already knew if that makes sense lol. Anyway you guys inspire me so much I just had to leave a comment. In the last 6 months i bought a piano and working through all twelve keys at the moment(b and a are my favs so far) thank you for doing what you do. You’ve changed the way I look at and understand music and reawakened a deep passion for playing. Thanks again. Keep it up.
Yes to Infant Eyes! I played this with the trio I put together for the one gig we played haha. I would gladly play this at every session. We always play Strasbourg and I'm always on board for that, too.
Been playing "Lush Life" since I'm a boy, generally in Db as well. You had a few subs that really twanged my janger. Very nice, Peter.
I could listen to Peter play all night long. His playing trios well with a cigar and a good bourbon.
Loved this Peter. This just accompanied me through 15 minutes in the wake of the worst thing that has ever happened to me. Thank you
love your playing Peter! So inspiring, thank you!
A recent favorite of mine that would fit well with the theme here is Bill Evan's rendition of "You and the Night and the Music"" from the interplay sessions. It's actually a theme from a 1930's musical
Dude what a coincidence!!!
I have been playing that Roy Hargrove tune on my playlist for 5 weeks and still can't get enough. The horns and piano interplay is amazing. I need a lead sheet of that tune. For real!!!!
I must agree on Spain, Ruby My Dear and also Au Privave.
But with my love for karaoke, composing, and also having performance history with pop singers, I immersed myself in playing 40-50 standards in all 12 keys almost 15+ years ago, when I was still fresh out of college and trying to find a job, music or just a regular day job.
While I can't play them all the standards in all keys, I'd think it's a great exercise for the ears, and particularly myself playing piano, understand the chord progression by just numbers, not the letters itself.
Love Lush! Great arrangement! 🔥
Thanks Peter! You have reminded us of truly excellent standards!!!
love the duke clips! 🫶🏻
So enjoyed this Peter. A great set of songs . . . beautifully played. Thank you.
Got a bit emotional when they showed Roy 🥲
Me too….🥲
This video was just beautiful...
Lush Life (especially when contemplating the lyrics) knocks me on my ass every time. 😢
Agreed. For me, the lyrics take an extraordinarily beautiful melody to another level. I really think that the lyrics were written first and inspired the melody.
What a magnificent performance, and beyond that, choice of standards.... thank you thank you thank you
Two important notes re: the excellent song Lush Life:
1) The noun "lush" seems to have fallen far enough out of common usage that younger people encountering the song don't always grasp the meaning -- it's not mainly referring to a life that's "lush," as in decadent, opulent, lavish, etc, but the life of a "lush," as in a heavy drinker, a drunkard, an alcoholic.
2) The lyrics framing the singer's alcoholism and depression as a product of unrequited love ("Then you came along / With your siren's song / To tempt me to madness / I thought for a while / That your poignant smile / Was tinged with the sadness / Of a great love for me / I guess I was wrong / Again, I was wrong") have a very specific layer of meaning for the composer Billy Strayhorn, who was semi-openly gay and wrote the song as a teenager.
Thoughts on the video as I watch:
Ruby My Dear W ballad
Strasbourg St. Denis is such a great tune, I heard it so much at sessions in college that it kind of got played out and no one plays it, but they should.
Au Privave is definitely an underplayed blues.
Wayne ❤️
Lush Life is so beautiful. Billy Strayhorn wrote so many incredible compositions, Chelsea Bridge, Take The A Train, UMMG, so many more.
Seriously awesome tunes on this list. Love that you threw in some newer tunes that resonate with the new generation of musicians, that’s how we move the music forward!
This topic reminds me of Herbie Hancock's cd 'The New Standard', only he chose newer songs...I always enjoy your way of approaching styles especially the rapid-fire tunes your co-host calls out. Peace.
This was the best video I’ve heard from you. I found it quite relevant and provoking (as in prodding) me to look at most, if not all of these. I know some already but the others will go into the study list. Thanks for this.
When I’m asked for my favorite jazz compositions I usually reel off 15-20 names (I have a ‘Jazz Standard’ playlist with over 100 tunes, including all from your list except King Porter Stomp); if forced to give one song I give two instead: Lush Life and ‘Round Midnight.
Lotus Blossom, another Billy Strayhorn standard desserve its olace here !
Great choices you did, thanks Peter !
Stella by starlight, it's easy to remember, chega de saudade
Ruby My Dear is one of those tunes that stopped me dead in my tracks. The version Monk recorded on Blue Note is one of the most beautiful pieces in the jazz canon. I'd have Pannonica in this list too.
Too many artists play Round Midnight and think they've done Monk.
I wouldn't call Lush Life a new standard, it's been around for ages and recorded countless times.
Au Privave was always one of my all time favorite blues melodies. Glad to see it on the list!
Your articulation on Au Privave was incredible.
3:38 "it's a fun place"
Very cool. Some old tunes in there I definitely didn't know, or remember, based on my listening experiencing all these years in Jazz. Thanks for this video.
Peter did your father or family member teach music at Brittney Middle School in University City, MO? If so he was the music teacher that made me fall in love with playing music. His name was Hi Martin.
I dont agree with most of the choices but still a gr8 video!!
One solution for me is to perform one of my own tunes. I sometimes get more applause then I do on standards : ). BTW, that's a great choice of tunes you've selected. I've been been playing "In A Sentimental Mood," for seemingly eons. Au Privave ... my wife would say "On The Privy" : )
I love Lush Life with the images of Strayhorn and Ellington. Wouldn't you just love to spend some time with them, just chatting over a cup of coffee or two. On the list I'd also include Herbie Hancock's "Dolphin Dance." I just love the way it so effortlessly modulates through the assorted keys.
One final recommendation is the Irving Berlin ballad, "What'll I Do?" I did it a bunch of years with a clarinet, piano, bass, drums combo. (I love clarinet. I feel it's one of the most under-appreciated jazz instruments). The bassist hadn't played it before. When done, he leans over and says, "That has to be one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever played."
The production value is incredible!
I'll admit, I probably play Green Dolphin Street and Another You far too often. They are two of my favourites. But this is a great list you've put together and the playing is great too. If I were to choose a Monk ballad I would have probably picked Pannonica over Ruby My Dear.
I really gotta learn Lush Life. Will give it a go tonight.
Lessons from Mr, Martin give me life
Awesome list! Have been loving to play many of these for many years, and now the list expands!
It would be awesome to have a recording of your fingers playing all of these standards! Beautiful and rich playing (as always)
I didn't know that he could play 🎹 like jelly roll Morton. I was very impressed 😁
Nice selection! I've got a little sheddin' to do!
Funny, though - there are standards that seem to have more or less importance depending on your instrument! I was at a jam session up in Hartford CT, run by horn players (at least they were calling most of the tunes), and it was hard bop city! Yet, as a pianist, I tend to focus more on tunes recorded by Bill Evans, Ahmad Jamal, Keith Jarrett, etc.
You could make a video like this with 10 different songs every day for the next three months or so... 😂
Chick Corea's solo recording of "Lush Life" on his Expressions CD is timeless1
So good but where's Beatrice?! 😻
Some songs I think are definitely underrated: Moving Uptown (Benny Carter), Old King Dooji (The Duke), Things to Come (Dizzy Gillespie), Giddybug Gallop (The Duke), Tickletoe (Count Basie), Tutti for Cootie (The Duke). Really I could go on and on but these are the most underrated off the top of my head
Great list, took out my Flute and played along with these
This is excellent, Peter. Great playing, too!
Thank you for this beautiful video. And a shout out to whoever did the cut at 6:38 - on the first listen I thought those appoggiaturas on the 1 were also being played in octaves and wondering how that could be physically possible lol
I can watch this ALL. DAY. LONG.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video! Class!
I was shure you woud play Lush Life as the number one. I agree. All the best,Peter!!!!
Lush Life, such a feeling of heart break yet beauty
Love me some Peter Martin evening jazz.
This session has elevated my being 🎶 🎹 🚀
100 percent agree with No. 1. I so hoped it made the list - behold and see!
Man I love this content
Love this thank you for sharing this great gift of music for us all
Lush Life is the ultimate jazz standard. It always has and always will be #1. You can’t bluff your way through it. You have to be a real jazz musician to play it.
Thank you so much guys As usual, this video is so inspiring
Last time i went to a jam session and called spain they throwed me a weird look like i was asking for too much... then they called there will never be another you.
There's a LOT of great songs but if your idea is to participate in jam sessions, is a good idea to know the ones on the first list.
YES Lush life!!! my absolute favorite to play on trombone!! so Beautiful
Nice tunes. Of course, but if you are playing on sessions you need to know and to play the common stuff that everyone knows very well.
This really is a stunning video - great tunes - amazing playing - just made my day - thank you
Wonderful insights and such a caring session
Infant Eyes is Brutal....🎹🎹👌
Love this video. Please do more of these selections. Maybe with some Bill Evans next time ;)
Spain mentioned. went insane. the best.
Beatrice! :)
Two more suggestions - ‘Ugetsu’ (Fantasy) by Cedar Walton & ‘Smatter’ by Kenny Wheeler
Very nice playing and great tunes to ADD to the list, but you’re killin’ me with the click bate..though I guess it did work. Actually, it has always irritated me when players complain that they were “tired” of the old standards. It seems juvenile to me to be “tired” of something one hasn’t mastered yet. How many folks have mastered the blues? Should we banish the 12 bar blues because it’s been overplayed?
Uff… Peter, your Lush Life is so wonderful ❤️
Great Choice! Thank you!!!
On top of the great list, this is an insanely enjoyable video
Lush Life! Aaaahhh❤
Love all the songs, though i was sad to see no Louis :( great ass video though thank you
And what do you think abaout “Four Brothers”? I love this tune
Anorher really beautiful ellington chart I love is le sucrier velours. Great list and playing
Great video, I recommend also to look after the Horace Silver book.
4:42 space
Kenny Garrett is so underrated
BTW - I dig the Kenny Garrett, but it’s VERY closely based on Joe Henderson’s ‘Y Todavia La Quiero’.
Which reminds me that all the songs that Joe and Kenny Dorham played together should be considered jazz standards!
Peter Martin is such a dude!
Great choice. Awesome playing.
That rendition of Lush Life was beautiful! 😍
Round about Vernon Duke
Grey December c .baker performs
Bent eagle carla B
Judy Al green
Way out there geo wallington
You and I
Clara Gershwin
Love lament R B lynch
House rent party H nichols
Deep song cross. Cory
Something to live for stray horn
Bebopper
Laura
Where s my Bess
Merci bon dieu
Throw it away
Wow Amazing standards! For me, Spain definitely number one!