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Song of the day #78: 1980’s Ragtime Medley by Scott Bradlee
Very impressive Stride piano chops. If Scott Joplin heard this, he would flip in his grave. He would also be a bit confused about the combination of 80’s music and ragtime, but that’s besides the point. Scott Bradlee was very smart in making this video by taking what he knows very well (Ragtime jazz piano) and mixing it with a popular music genre. Not only are his skills impressive, he does about 10 songs in under 6 minutes. He also does a 20 song version, but that may be a little excessive…Check out his other videos, he wont let you down.
Song of the Day #77: Rhapsody in Blue- Debussy style (Played by Richard Grayson)
Song of the day #78: 1980’s Ragtime Medley by Scott Bradlee
Very impressive Stride piano chops. If Scott Joplin heard this, he would flip in his grave. He would also be a bit confused about the combination of 80’s music and ragtime, but that’s besides the point. Scott Bradlee was very smart in making this video by taking what he knows very well (Ragtime jazz piano) and mixing it with a popular music genre. Not only are his skills impressive, he does about 10 songs in under 6 minutes. He also does a 20 song version, but that may be a little excessive…Check out his other videos, he wont let you down.
Song of the Day #77: Rhapsody in Blue- Debussy style (Played by Richard Grayson)
One of the main pianist in the early 1900’s credited for beginning a musical explosion. He was a master of the stride piano. Nice video!
June 9, 1924 - Jelly Roll Morton recorded Jelly Roll Blues.
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June 9, 1924 - Jelly Roll Morton recorded Jelly Roll Blues.
One of the main pianist in the early 1900’s credited for beginning a musical explosion. He was a master of the stride piano. Nice video!
June 9, 1924 - Jelly Roll Morton recorded Jelly Roll Blues.
#12 Song of the Day: Scott Joplin- Maple Leaf Rag (played by Sue Keller)
Scott Joplin is considered to be one of the major influences of modern music. His music has brought upon the creation of Stride piano, blues piano, and of course Jazz Piano. All of these styles have led to other innovations in music like Rock n’ Roll, Doo-Wop, Soul, Funk, Jam Bands, Hip-Hop, Alternative rock, and of course, the wonderful POP music that everyone listens to nowadays. Do you see how much we owe Scott Joplin for what he has given us? Putting him at #12 on this list does not do justice to his music and influence.
This video is an amazing improvisation of his tune, Maple Leaf Rag. Sue Keller does an amazing job with this piece. She takes it, twists it around, and plays it impeccably! Very clean performance!
#12 Song of the Day: Scott Joplin- Maple Leaf Rag (played by Sue Keller)
Scott Joplin is considered to be one of the major influences of modern music. His music has brought upon the creation of Stride piano, blues piano, and of course Jazz Piano. All of these styles have led to other innovations in music like Rock n’ Roll, Doo-Wop, Soul, Funk, Jam Bands, Hip-Hop, Alternative rock, and of course, the wonderful POP music that everyone listens to nowadays. Do you see how much we owe Scott Joplin for what he has given us? Putting him at #12 on this list does not do justice to his music and influence.
This video is an amazing improvisation of his tune, Maple Leaf Rag. Sue Keller does an amazing job with this piece. She takes it, twists it around, and plays it impeccably! Very clean performance!
“Cause i got nothing to do, and i got all day to do it in, so I’m taking my time cause its Loafin’ time!”
#10 Song of the Day: Fats Waller- Loafin’ Time
What an incredible concept. Everyone should adopt this philosophy at some point in their lives: to rid yourself of the enslavement of Credit card, cell phone, and computer companies. Although he was a bit of an alcoholic, Fats Waller will always be known as a master stride pianist. He played music and sang with such dynamics that you almost cant believe its one person. He even speaks in many character voices. A true entertainer! Even greater than Michael Jackson. Look him up!
“Cause i got nothing to do, and i got all day to do it in, so I’m taking my time cause its Loafin’ time!”
#10 Song of the Day: Fats Waller- Loafin’ Time
What an incredible concept. Everyone should adopt this philosophy at some point in their lives: to rid yourself of the enslavement of Credit card, cell phone, and computer companies. Although he was a bit of an alcoholic, Fats Waller will always be known as a master stride pianist. He played music and sang with such dynamics that you almost cant believe its one person. He even speaks in many character voices. A true entertainer! Even greater than Michael Jackson. Look him up!
#6 Song of the Day: Begin the Beguine- Art Tatum arrangement
One of my all time favorite songs and artists. Art Tatum defined an era of piano music in the early 1900’s with his unbelievable use of time and arrangements of songs that were way ahead of his time. To top it off he was nearly blind! Any pianist could listen to Art Tatum’s music and understand that they are listening to one of the greatest recorded pianists to ever live.
I chose this song in particular because of its speed and specificity throughout. This song also taught me about how to practice piano. The way Art Tatum practiced his arrangements was as slow as possible so he can be specific and eventually bring it up to 200 Beats per minute. Listen and love it!
Here is an informative bio on Art Tatum: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Tatum
#6 Song of the Day: Begin the Beguine- Art Tatum arrangement
One of my all time favorite songs and artists. Art Tatum defined an era of piano music in the early 1900’s with his unbelievable use of time and arrangements of songs that were way ahead of his time. To top it off he was nearly blind! Any pianist could listen to Art Tatum’s music and understand that they are listening to one of the greatest recorded pianists to ever live.
I chose this song in particular because of its speed and specificity throughout. This song also taught me about how to practice piano. The way Art Tatum practiced his arrangements was as slow as possible so he can be specific and eventually bring it up to 200 Beats per minute. Listen and love it!
Here is an informative bio on Art Tatum: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Tatum
