“When you listen to a pianist, each note should have an identity, each note should have a soul of its own.” -Hank Jones
Hank Jones, the oldest of the ‘Jones Brothers’ is considered one of the greatest accompanists in jazz. His high level in sight reading, flexibility and sophisticated style kept him working with numerous groups ranging from swing to bebop; he worked with vocalists to big bands, and appears on hundreds of albums as a leader as well as a sideman.
Satin Doll: Dedicated To Duke Ellington - Solo Piano 1976 Spotify Link Here
Kids: Live At Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola - Duo w/ Joe Lovano (sax) 2006 Spotify Link Here
What Do These Exercises Cover?
Exercises on this thread are built to give the students a deeper view on Hank Jones’ style, soloing, comping as well as an overall look into the tradition of jazz through his artistry.
Exercises are transcription-based, following with a closer look into certain details of his playing. This way we can combine ear-training with learning the language of jazz, as well as analyzing closely what is happening.
The full transcription will be posted in 2 weeks with supporting material and an analysis of the solo as well as details about what we can learn from the solo, and how to practice with it.
If you have any questions with the exercise, post them in this thread.
First Step: write down the original changes by using other recordings/lead sheets.
Transcription: start only from bass notes and melody notes, then try to detect any notes you can. No worries if you have difficulties, the lesson here is to TRY to hear
The full transcription will be posted in 2 weeks with supporting material and an analysis of the solo as well as details about what we can learn from the transcription, and how to practice with it.
If you have any questions with the exercise, post them in this thread.
