Remarkable rendition of a jazz standard by young piano prodigy Georgie Dave. This version was developed by Professor Doug McKenzie. After 2 1/2 year...
Remarkable rendition of a jazz standard by young piano prodigy Georgie Dave. This version was developed by Professor Doug McKenzie. After 2 1/2 years of music instruction at a college in his hometown, Georgie shows his unusual talent in a studio jazz session accompanied by professional musicians: bass by Edwin Proaño (his ensemble professor), and drums byFidel Vargas (professional drummer).
The song, originally sung by Brenda Russell, has been transformed into a beautiful jazz medley. Pianist – John Tesh Saxophonist- Gerald Albright Enjoy.
Boston’s Jazz Pianist Chris Frangos performs a burning solo version of the standard “Gone With The Wind.” His rendition contains an innovative,traditional and virtuostic blend of rhythmic, harmonic and melodic colors and approaches that undoubtedly gives Chris his own distinct improvisational voice. Lessons on improvising jazz standards will soon be available on DVD produced by PENDELTON PRODUCTIONS.
“Stardust” is an American popular song composed in 1927 by Hoagy Carmichael. I apologize for the video on the dark side of the keyboard, unfortunately I realized only after rthe recording.But luckily I have put the small keypad, for people who want maybe to earn a few notes Anyway, I hope you enjoy. More info about: Composition “Stardust” (the song’s original title was “Star Dust”, which has long been compounded into “Stardust” was written at the Book Nook in Bloomington, Indiana (across the street from the Indiana University School of Law, where Carmichael had attended school ) on an old upright piano, and first recorded in Richmond, Indiana, for Gennett Records (Gennett 6311) by Carmichael with Emil Seidel and his Orchestra and the Dorsey brothers as “Hoagy Carmichael and His Pals” on October 31, 1927, as a peppy (but mid-tempo) jazz instrumental. Carmichael said he was inspired by the types of improvisations made by Bix Beiderbecke.([1]) The tune at first attracted only moderate attention, mostly from fellow musicians, a few of whom (including Don Redman) recorded their own versions of Carmichael’s tune. Mitchell Parish wrote lyrics for the song, based on his own and Carmichael’s ideas, which were published in 1929. A slower version had been recorded in October 1928, but the real transformation came on May 16, 1930, when bandleader Isham Jones recorded it as a sentimental ballad. [edit] Covers Jones’ recording became the first of many hit versions of the tune …
Anyway, I hope you enjoy. More info about: Composition “Stardust” (the song’s original title was “Star Dust”, which has long been compounded into “Stardust” was written at the Book Nook in Bloomington, Indiana (across the street from the Indiana University School of Law, where Carmichael had attended school ) on an old upright piano, and first recorded in Richmond, Indiana, for Gennett Records (Gennett 6311) by Carmichael with Emil Seidel and his Orchestra and the Dorsey brothers as “Hoagy Carmichael and His Pals” on October 31, 1927, as a peppy (but mid-tempo) jazz instrumental. Carmichael said he was inspired by the types of improvisations made by Bix Beiderbecke.([1]) The tune at first attracted only moderate attention, mostly from fellow musicians, a few of whom (including Don Redman) recorded their own versions of Carmichael’s tune. Mitchell Parish wrote lyrics for the song, based on his own and Carmichael’s ideas, which were published in 1929. A slower version had been recorded in October 1928, but the real transformation came on May 16, 1930, when bandleader Isham Jones recorded it as a sentimental ballad. [edit] Covers Jones’ recording became the first of many hit versions of the tune …