Jazz Pianists

Thumpalumpacus · 03-05-2010, 04:33 AM

One thing about both of those albums is that the stars allow the subalterns to shine -- John Pattitucci in Corea's case, Paul Desmond in Brubeck's case; but isn't that the height of musicianship?

SATCHMO · 03-05-2010, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Thumpalumpacus

One thing about both of those albums is that the stars allow the subalterns to shine -- John Pattitucci in Corea's case, Paul Desmond in Brubeck's case; but isn't that the height of musicianship?

Oh you're absolutely right, and such is the nature of jazz in general. It's history is built upon it's bandleaders mentoring and showcasing its supporting talent. I'm just saying that I think the implied focus of this thread (I could very well be talking out of my ass) is piano trios and solo piano, but the fact that you recommended Brubeck, such a great and legendary musician, pretty much blows my theory out of the water, so I'll shut up now.

Thumpalumpacus · 03-05-2010, 05:01 AM

Naw, naw...I just like context, is all. And St Pauli Girl.

eta: Just thinking that with musicians, generally, two (or more) heads are better than one. I've always loved playing more for collaboration than kudos, myself.

Burning Down · 03-05-2010, 06:28 AM

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I love Spain. Excellent Corea album.

Dave Brubeck is great too. Take Five is a must have classic jazz album.A lot of his more popular stuff, like Take Five, isn't all that piano-centric. He did release a nice album a couple of years ago called Indian Summer, which is him doing some solo piano standards, and it is definitely worth checking out as well.

Take Five is Brubeck at his best, I think. I have never really delved into Corea's music, but I will now.

The other day I read something that said both Brubeck and Corea are scientologists. Hmmm.

frostedone · 03-08-2010, 02:26 AM

Scientologists? Dun Dun DUUN.

Nah, just kidding.

I always liked pretty much any song by Louis Armstrong.

vinylrecords · 03-23-2010, 11:51 AM

i'm surprised that no one named one of the greatest jazz pianist ever...[nat king cole]many may not know of the nat cole trio who were well known before nat started his fabulous singing career.

ikvat · 03-25-2010, 04:47 AM

Michel Petrucciani 1962-1999
Rather than being boring with an incomplete introduction to Petrucciani, i prefer posting a link.
http://www.jazzpages.com/txtext/petrucciani_voce.htm

Red Forman · 03-25-2010, 02:16 PM

This thread is hurting for some Andrew Hill.

Check out "Black Fire", "Judgment!", "Point Of Departure" and "Compulsion!!!!"

Engine · 03-30-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ikvat

Michel Petrucciani 1962-1999
Rather than being boring with an incomplete introduction to Petrucciani, i prefer posting a link.

Wow - that's good stuff. Here I'll post another exciting link

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Originally Posted by DarwinWasAdopted

This thread is hurting for some Andrew Hill.

Check out "Black Fire", "Judgment!", "Point Of Departure" and "Compulsion!!!!"

Whoa, that sounds fucking great

Thank you both. I hadn't heard of either of these pianists

~~Farfisa~~ · 03-31-2010, 03:32 AM

Dude, where's the love for Michel Legrand?

He's not only a capable jazz pianist, but he also has written tons of scores for movies.

Here he is jamming along with the one and fucking only master of the gypsy violin Stephan Grappelli.

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Thumpalumpacus Groupie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 12	One thing about both of those albums is that the stars allow the subalterns to shine -- John Pattitucci in Corea's case, Paul Desmond in Brubeck's case; but isn't that the height of musicianship? __________________ Happiness is a conscious choice; consciousness, a happy accident.

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Thumpalumpacus Groupie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 12	Naw, naw...I just like context, is all. And St Pauli Girl. eta: Just thinking that with musicians, generally, two (or more) heads are better than one. I've always loved playing more for collaboration than kudos, myself. __________________ Happiness is a conscious choice; consciousness, a happy accident. Last edited by Thumpalumpacus; 03-05-2010 at 05:04 AM. Reason: added thought

03-23-2010, 11:51 AM	#26 (permalink)
vinylrecords Groupie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 20	jazz pianist i'm surprised that no one named one of the greatest jazz pianist ever...[nat king cole]many may not know of the nat cole trio who were well known before nat started his fabulous singing career.

03-25-2010, 04:47 AM	#27 (permalink)
ikvat Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 625	Michel Petrucciani 1962-1999 Rather than being boring with an incomplete introduction to Petrucciani, i prefer posting a link. http://www.jazzpages.com/txtext/petrucciani_voce.htm __________________ But who cares ? Last edited by ikvat; 03-25-2010 at 08:04 AM.

03-25-2010, 02:16 PM	#28 (permalink)
Red Forman Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 13	This thread is hurting for some Andrew Hill. Check out "Black Fire", "Judgment!", "Point Of Departure" and "Compulsion!!!!" __________________ "The reason we want to go on and on is because we live in an impoverished present." - Alan Watts

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frostedone Groupie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 16	Scientologists? Dun Dun DUUN. Nah, just kidding. I always liked pretty much any song by Louis Armstrong.

03-31-2010, 03:32 AM	#30 (permalink)
~~Farfisa~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,773	Dude, where's the love for Michel Legrand? He's not only a capable jazz pianist, but he also has written tons of scores for movies. Here he is jamming along with the one and fucking only master of the gypsy violin Stephan Grappelli.