BILL EVANS: Upper Structure Chords: "Emily"- A Jazz Tutorial

[@LeafGreen906]

i feel like the secret to bill evans chord voicings more than anything was incredibly sophisticated counterpoint voice leading. he attributed this to his sabbatical year where he did almost nothing but intensive studies of bach chorales. ive been looking for a tutorial on his interpretation of emily for over a year now, thank you so much

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment Kyu, but I didn't really apply counterpoint that much to this video. However I have talked about it in a couple previous videos. I think that jazz musicians, especially in the slower songs, use counterpoint, which is a nice harmonic conversation between the melody and embellishments in the right hand with something similar in the left and that must also focus on bass line and root movement. I should try to do more with that,...and you just gave me the inspiration. Did you watch my video on Bill Evans where I talked about how he really struggled to find his calling....whether to work at classical music or jazz?

[@LeafGreen906]

@@KentHewittpiano88 i didnt! ill definitely have to give that video a watch

[@KentHewittpiano88]

go here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYmmfZuhpJ6Hm6M

[@LeafGreen906]

the video of bill performing this in finland is my favorite bill evans performance. the serene bell like sound of the bosendorfer is so perfect for the tune

[@gaugeonesteam]

If you play one of those dissonant bill evans type chords on a really good piano with the right pedal held down and your ear close to the soundboard and wait it will start to sound like a voice choir harmony!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's very interesting....I'll have to try that out. Personally I like dissonance, but to people who are not that familiar to that sound...it's like trying a gin martini for the first time.

[@mollyevans687]

Thank you, Kent. I purchased Emily sheet music yesterday, as Emily is not in any of my many books. I think it is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. You did a beautiful job. Thank you, again.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for listening and for the wonderful comment. Great tune!

[@raybart5604]

Thanks for this superb analysis. I am hearing Bill Evans like new after 35 years of listening.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment...very encouraging to me!

[@warrenwilson7836]

Having read a lot of books on jazz piano, I have to say yours is the most practical and helpful. In combination with the videos you have given us powerful learning tools. Thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's such a great comment and very affirming, Warren. Can I use it on my website as an endorsement? It could be very helpful to me, in selling more books. Thanks so much!

[@warrenwilson7836]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Please do,

[@hudsondaniel8358]

It's so amazing of you to teach these things. I'm so interested in learning jazz but unfortunately there are no good teachers around . I come here and learn so much!!. Thank you so much for doing this😄

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me. I'm glad I can help. Please tell me where you live and write to me at my email.

[@ModeDorian]

The best unpacking of Bill Evans I’ve ever seen on the net. This guy just keeps on delivering highly intelligent analysis of jazz piano concepts. Thanks for sharing your intellect and passion with us all mate.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you, Dorian, ...you are one of the coolest cats in the universe, and are immediately welcomed into the exclusive and elite "Jazz Ranch" club of the "hippest". Please show up for your initiation, when you are available. (seriously I'm so grateful for your comment...w/o that I have no hope.)

[@ModeDorian]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Kind of you mate. It's my very great pleasure. You are the coolest!

[@stevekellar1403]

HEY KENT ! GREAT TO HEAR YOU PLAY THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG. YOU PLAY IT AS IF YOU MUST HAVE WRITTEN IT ! I ACTUALLY SAW AND HEARD BILL PLAY THIS IN A VERY SMALL CLUB IN HOUSTON, LIKE 1969 ? I ALSO GOT TO MEET HIM BACKSTAGE. HE WAS VERY SHY ! PLAYED GREAT ! AWESOME GUY ! SO GOOD TO HEAR YOU BROTHER ! BEST !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks Steve. Yes...actually I met Bill in '64 at the Village Vanguard. Then I had the great privelage to open for his trio 2 times... the last one being in Hartford in '79, the year before he died. I can't imagine a world w/o Bill Evans. Blessings, brother!

[@ArtRodent]

I can't play anywhere close to this level, but I must thank you so much, that I now understand your explanations of the theory behind what you're playing. All due to your book and videos. May your wisdom continue, Kent.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment,, Stephen...and thanks for telling me. Keeps me going!

[@springbreak2021]

Thanks for everything, Kent🙌🙏 I’m such a better musician through your tips and guidance! Always appreciate what you’re putting out

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for telling me, Joshua...keep swingin'!

[@eduardosposito8052]

Wonderful!!!!!! Thank you Ken.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure!

[@nuncaeslupus]

Kent, your teaching is inspiring as always. And we are so lucky you like Bill Evans so much!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much. Of course he was my biggest influence. I heard him live numerous times during his life, opened for him w/ my trio a couple of concerts, and spoke w/ him briefly two times. A world w/o Bill Evans is un-imaginable to me.

[@voltapix]

14:00 that key change is magical

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the nice words!

[@schatzieme2]

This is such a beautiful arrangement Kent, I really appreciate your teaching and explaining the concept. Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Carol, this is one of my favorites so I apprecaite your comment.

[@botizelig]

Love the inspitational quotes at the beggining of the video!!thank you!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are so welcome!

[@MrRickywallace]

Very good! Thanks, Ken. One of my favorites, and I have a daughter named Emily.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Very cool!

[@brucegregori]

Kent awesome as usual. Baubles, Bangles and Beads is in the air me thinks!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you!

[@polkmusic]

Beautiful playing Kent. I am a huge Bill Evans fan. He is one of the special ones.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

He's the greatest, and Ken Burns didn't give him any accolades on his jazz series.

[@ColmHarling]

@@KentHewittpiano88 a major flaw in a poor and repetitive series. To brush over Evans enormous contribution to jazz was puzzling? Thank you Kent for teaching us to understand and appreciate this beautiful form of music! Take care

[@jmarvins]

Thanks Kent! I, by pure coincidence, have been studying and imitating Bill's playing on various recordings of Emily for the past few days. What a pleasant surprise to see you do the same here.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Cool! Thanks for telling me....go for it!

[@rickrocketts183]

I’m working on this same arrangement in the Hal Leonard book right now. Thanks for doing an in depth analysis. Such a beautiful piece. I dont have the skills to do my own solo and am just following the one Brent Edstrom wrote for now. One day! I really like the way you performed it yourself in the beginning of the video. That’s the freedom I’m looking for.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me Rick, you have checked out my improvisation videos? They might help you with that. Go to my playlists.

[@karenstephens2047]

Oh lovely Bill Evans. You explain him so well !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wonderful comment...many thanks!

[@ClaptrapRapture]

THANK YOU for doing this tune, Kent! Gorgeous!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for listening

[@paulmcgrath2430]

Just love your interpretation and approach to this beautiful song! Thx Ken 🎹👍

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much!

[@davidmiller3652]

Very prolific job Kent ! Thanks.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm touched...simple words can mean so much! Thank you!

[@nicolassimion6967]

thank you mr. hewitt, great stuff, congrats !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Swing loose!

[@gaugeonesteam]

More great stuff. You have a way of knowing the exact points us students want to figure out. "like someone in Love" is my favorite Bill Evans tune but this one is wonderful too.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Robin, your words always inspire me to keep going. I'm glad it's mutual.

[@claricemouraopontes7291]

Beautiful Kent,loved It,,,thanh you Very much...👏👏👏🌷👏👏

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for listening and the comment!

[@TheZigzag1949]

Gonna jump right on this , Kent. Been meaning to say hi for a long while. You stay safe, and keep putting beauty and love out there, zigzag

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Missed you, sir...always love your comments!

[@simonrhys-phillips3037]

Fantastic insights into a wonderful tune and pianist. Thanks :)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure!

[@phyllishesford7236]

Absolutely stunning..you certainly sound exactly like the great Bill Evans! There is no other sound like his!! Another song that goes directly to the heart!!💕💕

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Agreed....I feel so privelage that when I grew up and turned 18 I was able to go by train from CT to New York City and hear Bill and trio live at the Village Vanguard...such a memory.

[@phyllishesford7236]

@@KentHewittpiano88 you were a lucky guy to be able to see him..what a beautiful memory!

[@elijahgaskin5760]

Love your lessons. I studied jazz at Temple University. My major was Jazz performance for guitar. My piano playing has improved greatly thanks to you! I got your book! Thanks for your time.!!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for buying my book...you are now in the exclusive club of the hipsters. Swing loose, and all the best wishes. K

[@elijahgaskin5760]

@@KentHewittpiano88 you are making me put tje guitar down and practice the piano! Thank you Kent...

[@רועידרור-צ1ק]

Thank you very much mr. Hewitt! your tutorials have been very helpful to me in the understanding various jazz concepts! thank you for helping me improving my skills!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You're very welcome!

[@fewerbeansplease]

Love the quotes, really love the song and thx to you Kent I will learn it.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wonderful....thanks so much for the affitmation!

[@nicholastrezinicacio2099]

Tryed to hit the like button twice. Thank You verry much!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many thanks!

[@imalamboman12]

Kent you've still got it with the solos in that right hand! Love it

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many thanks!

[@DojoOfCool]

Great tune and explanation of Bill's arrangement. Looking forward to working on this, thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure!

[@Connie-bf3vb]

I just watched your Emily video and then discovered all your free downloads on the website!! WOOHOO! You are a champion, thanks so much Mr Hewitt. I'm going to have the best fun and will practice even more thanks to you! Big smiles and cool vibes from sunny Australia.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I love this comment...and I wish I could visit Autralia...so far away... yet we could probably talk on the phone for hours.

[@Connie-bf3vb]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Thank you for replying Mr Hewitt! You've given me a smile that will last all day (hopefully longer!) :-D Yes, Australia is a long way! I'll see if I can get it moved closer to America for convenience, hahaha. I'm in Melbourne at the moment... I have a couple of gigs coming up in a regional area, near the New South Wales / Victorian border. Happy practicing and thanks again! Keep making more videos, you're excellent! You're the man!!!

[@alanzelicoff3421]

More magic from the Jazz Ranch! As it is even more magical to learn and practice your arrangements to the backing track (especially in this case with the modulation to a new key), might you post that track? Thank you again Mr. Hewitt. You bring joy to our hearts with your lessons.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much, Alan. I will work on posting that for you...and others.

[@luke125]

Man Kent, I really love these videos on Bill Evans and his voicings. This one, the one you did on “A Time For Love”, they’re just dynamite. One that would be great to do would be Bill’s version of “The Peacocks” . Thanks again Kent. Keep up the great work.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment and request. That tune is very dissonant....I don't know if people are ready for that one.

[@davidmiller3652]

After a 2nd view, this break down is Masterful (sooo much to be gleened). Thanks again Doc !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure!

[@chuckfrost5624]

Tatum, Erroll, Chick And Herbie did quite a bit of that. What made Bill special for me is that Bill loved playing beautiful melodies and was so good at Harmony. The other guys with the exception of Erroll Garner and Art Taum had very little interest in playing these beautiful standards. Herbie and Chick became bored with playing standards, Bill always loved beautiful melodies and harmony. I spoke to Bill on the phone just before he died, great guy. I miss you Bill.

[@madbun1312]

thanks for uploading this!

[@thomasarneson4511]

Great jazz pianist, Marcus Roberts? He replaced Kenny Kirkland RIP, in Wyntons band.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I don't think this is the same Marcus Roberts, but thanks for the comment anyway.

[@celiarobinson3226]

Just beautiful! I love your ballad tunes. I have your book and it is great! Thank you for all you do.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you so much!

[@AlSween]

Imma watch this many times over just like your other videos.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

A million thanks

[@zevkurtzman8108]

Ive been waiting for you to do this. And in a sentimental moof

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Okay, thanks and I'll consider your request.

[@unsatura]

great lesson , thank you

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are welcome!

[@enochonguru5483]

Great insights.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much!

[@dumaflavius1186]

Hey Kent. Ur vids are just awesome man. U a blessing. Can you please make a video on how to get into Berklee and what u need to know. U have many young students here that sure wanna know more bout it. Thanks 👍. Keep good work on.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, that's a very interesting request. I may not be the best person to ask, because it's been many years since I taught there. But I could tell you what I think you need to know based on what the requirements were in the 80's...but that's up to you. Better to maybe contact the school directly.

[@FlanMangler]

This is awesome

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many thanks1

[@greob]

Yay! I love that tune. It's haunted me for years. Thanks for sharing!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yay!....Thanks for listening....glad you love the tune too!

[@3nochendtimesmusic925]

Thank you for this video, beautiful playing by the way. Maybe one day you could do one of these for Bill's version of Here's that rainy day, I love his version. God bless.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I have made a video of that songs...so I don't think I will try imitate Bill on that one. I hope you understand. Here's mine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6OXnWukZtKqpq8

[@3nochendtimesmusic925]

@@KentHewittpiano88 - Coo no prob. Thanks for the link.

[@marilynharris4118]

💘 Keep welcoming the Squares, KH! Your music will soften their corners and get 'em into the groove! XO - M💘

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Marilyn, you will always be on the top of the list of grooviest and hippest chicks....long after I've left the planet.

[@johnmenning8265]

Fantastic tutorial! However, I couldn't find a score to download on Kent's website. A score would definitely help. Am I missing something?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Write to me, and I'll send the score. I have to re-load all the scores to the new website. Which takes time.

[@drewroberts139]

Thanks again, Kent!

[@msotil]

Without music life would be a mistake. - F. Nietzche.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I love that quote, and so true, ....one of man's greatest (free will) accomplishments...thanks!

[@msotil]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Glad you liked it. I enjoy your videos immensely. Here is another one (for your quiver, so to speak): "The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils...." W. Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice.

[@yoelgimenez4671]

Waow!! Thank you very much Kent, i'm a piano player from Spain and all your videos are really helpfull for me, I'm improving my skills a lot since I start watching your videos and this song is beautiful!! I was wondering where I can find the backing track of the song. Thank you so much!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You can write to my email. Some backing tracks are on KZbin if you Google them. We're on vacation, write to me after July 17.

[@TonyMaroney]

NIce suit! Great video! Hey I recently bought your book. Its awesome! Take care.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for buying my book and for the compliment on my suit. You are now in the elite club at the Jazz Ranch...martinis and champagne for all!

[@yunaiki360]

Super helpful as always!! Tsk vm from Japan

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Happy to help!

[@johnmenning8265]

Fantastic tutorial. However, I couldn't find a related score to download on Kent's website. Am I missing something? k

[@KentHewittpiano88]

See reply below.

[@Kobayashhi]

Stunning. How about arranging a simple tune Bill Evans style. That would be awesome !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment and request!

[@judepatten]

Amazing Video! Is there a place I would be able to find the backing track you used? Thanks.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Write to me!

[@kwixotic]

You might have pointed this out elsewhere in your videos but he was influenced by his exposure to the music of the classical composers, Debussy and Erik Satie, right?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Please go to my Bill Evans playlist for more info and tutorials. kzbin.infoplaylists?view_as=subscriber

[@jakeelliott781]

What’s that chord you hit just after 2:55? Looks like it’s G,F Bb Eb F G. So curious???

[@KentHewittpiano88]

It's the b6 triad to the G7, which makes it an Eb/G7 or G7#9b13. I explain this more in part 2.

[@regfabrizio1446]

Hi Kent, It would be great to have that book for guitar...cheers

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me! There's a lot you can learn from this book if you are a guitarist.

[@zu0832]

Thank you fellow hunter of beauty

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wonderful compliment...thank you!

[@zacharyfernandez8269]

Liked before watching :)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Love your comment!

[@marioalarc6968]

Genio!! Te sigo te admiro desde Argentina

[@EduardoRomaguera]

Great!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you!

[@WS09]

Hello ! i am beginner of piano and i wanna learn jazz, do you suggest that if i buy your piano jazz book to learn piano? Thank you ! ! !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My book is excellent for beginner jazz students with some reading ability. If you are a complete beginner and need to learn basic reading skills, etc. I suggest Alfred's Adult Piano Course.

[@WS09]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Thank you !!! It is very helpful

[@brendaboykin3281]

Thanx, Maestro.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Very welcome

[@serpmolot5263]

Dear Mr. Kent Hewitt! How would you play Feeling Good (Nina Simone)? Very interesting!) Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Do you have a link?. I remember hearing her live at Newport years ago. The highlight of the evening.

[@serpmolot5263]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Dear mr. Kent Hewitt! This is for you ! Thanks ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooi8qYeNZZdgg6M Feeling good_Nina Simon. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH7Yh2iGgNmeZrM Instrumental: saxophone and piano.

[@matthewsmith8568]

Thank God you’re ok! I thought your fingers were about to fill up with blood and pop off! Turns out, it’s just the shadow of your piano!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Ha, Ha....thanks for telling me!

[@claudeviool3895]

Hi Kent, about upper structure chords, i was browsing through you impressive (!) collection of video's. I was looking for a video on quartals and how to use them in chord progressions. Not the obligatory (bus still wonderful) "So What" but using quartals as the upper structure of chords. Or maybe even as the lower structure of chord, no idea if that would be an option. Anyway I can't find a video title with "quart" in it but maybe you've already made one but with some other title. If not, and if you're still looking for suggestions, please make a video on 'quartals'. Would be much appreciated :)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes, it's on my Playlists under the category ModalJazz and Fourth Voicings. I did one recently on Impressions. Here's the playlists kzbin.infoplaylists?view_as=subscriber:

[@davdev89]

Thank you!!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are so welcome!

[@yolandaromero6755]

Lovely!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Stay cool, Joe!

[@estaweanolausanadie]

FELICITACIONES MAESTRO POR ESTA CLASE MAGISTRAL, LO FELICITO POR ENTREGAR A LOS MUSICOS QUE LE GUSTA EL JAZZ ESTAS LECCIONES......COM PUEDO ADQUIRIR EL LIBRO SOPORTE PAPEL QUE UD. MUESTRA EN PANTALLA ? MUCHAS GRACIAS MAESTRO ,QUE TENGA BUENA SALUD Y FAMILIA.... ATTE. SERGIO(piano)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Please write to my email for instructions [e-mail] Thanks!

[@matthewdickson21]

Blue n green Miles Davis could you pretty please do a tutorial on this track you had an upload of it with a broken finger if you could do another video would be so great PS love your piano playing and your alter ego comments on quotes from people from all walks of life. 🥰

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great comment...thanks so much. The video I did on Blue in Green with my 'broken" finger, for me is the definitive...so to do another one probably would be anticlimactic. ..Do you know what I mean?

[@OpTicPalanio]

Very Informational. I watch your videos almost everyday. I have a request if thats possible. IN Walked Bud - Monk. haven't seen it on your channel and I am just brushing over it right now.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I love that song...it's difficult to find any song that hasn't been covered on KZbin ...these days. I'll give that some thought.

[@OpTicPalanio]

@@KentHewittpiano88 Its Groovy, I haven't found any lesson covers or too much on the tune. Would be awesome thankyou.

[@kwixotic]

But Bill Evans most likely didn't play a song like "Emily" the same way twice or if he did, it was unplanned, right?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

No, Bill worked out his arrangements to perfection and played them the same way every time...except for the improv solos. If you get any of his newer releases where there are 2nd takes...you will see that two of his performances are matched, except for the solos. He was a perfectionist, personified.

[@mikemclenison8200]

Great intro. Would like to hear your interpretation of a Lennon McCartney tune. Penny Lane comes to mind as a masterpiece but please choose any.

[@owenreese5549]

Vince gauraldi has spectacular jazz renditions of many Beatles tunes. Would love to hear what mr Hewitt could do with one

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Nice request. Actually I played a medley of their songs in a solo piano concert. But I haven't considered that in a video until now...thanks!

[@owenreese5549]

@@KentHewittpiano88 your consideration is appreciated highly. Thank you so much for breaking down Emily. The song has always been one of my go-tos for Bill Evans, and every rendition he played gave it a new magic. Very very helpful to see it slowed down and analyzed by a great pianist. PS I've been following your channel for a few years and I'm starting my first band now as an outlet to help deal with the stress of college and life. I'm so happy I am where I am and I know I will forever be a musician. Your generosity, wisdom and playing has been and will always be a big inspiration. thank you for your talent

[@KalpaHettiarachchi]

Great

[@KentHewittpiano88]

COOL, MAN!

[@thearno2885]

Have you ever suffered from tennis elbow? I can’t play at the moment as it’s too painful afterwards.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I've had everything, tendonitis and arthritis, even in my 20's. That's something that any serious musician that has to do a lot of practicing will suffer from. I found holistic health studies helped me. Please write to my email for more info.

[@yolandaromero6755]

That,s Cab Calloway,s old jacket.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes, he gave it me when I opened for him in "75.

[@GuyMannDudeTheOnly]

Didn't bill play this in another key ?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I think he played it in C and modulated to G, as in this version.

[@GuyMannDudeTheOnly]

@@KentHewittpiano88 You know I'm just giving you a hard time...It's beautiful...

[@jmarvins]

@@GuyMannDudeTheOnly I have also seen him play it in A in the solo intro, then modulating to G when the trio kicks in

[@GuyMannDudeTheOnly]

@@jmarvins Yes ! I have that version! that blew my mind....if we don't tease Kent once in awhile ,he won't think we love him !

[@danielprovder]

Lovely! I’d love to see a tutorial on his rendition of “sweet and lovely”

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Actually I did a video on that tune, back in 2016, but not Bill Evans version. Check here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z16ulZh-lqd6qZY

[@mikemclenison8200]

The land of the hip without the hop, lol.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

We read Kerouac back in the day!

[@GuitarMattC]

Always excited when you upload a new video. You may not realize what success you've achieved on KZbin until the prodigies of he next generation are continuing your legacy! Have you ever considered doing Livestreams by the way? I think they'd go down well. Next, a request! Have you heard the difference between the two versions of 'What is this thing called love" by Bill Evans? I would just die if you could analyze or comment on the differences at some point in the future. These two versions of the same song are so incredibly different. Bill seems to be a master at re-harmonization. the Portrait in Jazz version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4TVZmWmrq11erM the Live version (Time Remembered Album) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGSwppqYm717qrM

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much, Matt, for the comment... that is so affirming to me. (it gave me chills, which only happens when something is very moving to my emotions.) As far as your request is....I'm not sure that I'm the best person to ask. I'm not super talented and I don't have the greatest ear or expertise when it comes to transcribing. But if you write to my email, we can have a conversation....and then maybe you will inspire me to take on your challenge. Lately, it's been very difficult to get inspired...and you know why!

[@GuitarMattC]

@@KentHewittpiano88 I just figured out that the reason it "Sounds so different" is because it's not even the same tune, it's just mislabeled on that live album. The second tune is actually Bill's own 'These Things Called Changes'. Found out when I was listening to his practice tapes here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opmopoagp9iNp5o Sad to hear that you're finding it difficult to get inspired. I feel that's most of us these days, it's hard to feel anything when you're trapped in four walls. Though to say you're not talented is a remark many would disagree with :)

[@kinoppy2]

Looks better than Bill Evans😅

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Don't know what to say.

[@idealjazz]

it's great! thank you

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you too!

[@jackbussy3133]

You write (7:56) that 13th = 6th above the b7. Isn’t it 6th above root ? Or 7th above b7 ? Thks for all your great work. And your enthusiasm !!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Sorry for the confusion...it's a matter of semantics. The 13th has to be in the octave above the b7... and it's the same as a 6th, but an octave higher. So it is an interval of a 6th above the root note but an octave higher.

[@jackbussy3133]

@@KentHewittpiano88 just one more joke from Altered Dominant man !!!