"BOOGIE WOOGIE STOMP": STEPHANIE TRICK, NICKI PARROTT, HAL SMITH (July 28, 2012)

The second half of a delicious jazz concert produced by Paul Blystone on July 28, 2012 at Dominican University at San Rafael, California -- featuring four swing heroes: Rossano Sportiello and Stephanie Trick, piano; Nicki Parrott, string bass and vocals; Hal Smith, drums. Recorded by Michael Steinman for JAZZ LIVES (www.jazzlives.w....)

[@davemcglynn]

I love watching musicians who smile at each other while playing like this - for me it gives it so much more of a soul, knowing that they're loving performing it as much as we do hearing it.

[@vtechead1]

Absolute magic. Lifts the spirits in these days of troubles around the world. Why can’t people just be happy

[@tommy5547]

Jazz-drummers really are a whole different species than humans. Love them! Give the word "cool" a face. Ladies were also very skilled.

[@OldManMontgomery]

For a heavy set guy with a jacket and tie, he is quite a surprise.

[@tomadams9172]

The playing is great, to be sure, but we shouldn't overlook the genius of Albert Ammons who wrote this pretty much exactly as it is being played....he died too young (1949 at 42) but was prolific piano player and composer. Something I find interesting is the how much there is in common between the boogie-woogie of his day and what we now call "old-time" music (a precursor of bluegrass). Melodically they are very different owing, I think, to the differences in the instruments they were played on and other factors. And old-time fiddle/banjo tunes came down from the rural areas, especially in the South, and boogie-woogie piano can be considered more urban. But they both are built around 3 chord harmonies and 8-bar or 12-bar structures. Both were vehicles for "folk" to raise money: old-time string bands were an integral part of traveling "medicine shows" as well as local dances in rural areas while piano players were often brought in for "rent parties" in places like Chicago, Kansas City and of course New Orleans to to charge a cover or request donations to help pay the rent and of there was plenty of dancing at these events too. They were both in their heyday in the early 20th century. Mostly they both have they same "high-energy", can't-keep-your-feet-still feel. Anyway let's not forget the contribution of Albert Ammons to this wonderful clip.

[@Phantomsbreath]

Their drummer is pretty damn fine too. He's got style

[@number8485]

More than enough to get any party rocking...fabulous!

[@vladimirgamayunoff9949]

Замечательно. Прекрасное исполнение. Настоящий Буги-Вуги...

[@johnbethell1952]

Can't stop clicking fingers and stomping feet damn she is good

[@carxethan983]

Trio of bobbin heads...omg omg...mines bobbin off its shoulders..just excellent ..I'm in awe..excellent drummer

[@johnwhitney7067]

Sensational - never heard of this lady until today and I've been a blues fan for 50 years. Wonderful, and young enough to keep blues and boogie piano alive for many more years.

[@leert2698]

If a person was in a coma, I believe their feet would have to move to this.

[@mic-machine-musique]

Le batteur est fantastique. Il a beaucoup d'écoute et accompagne, complète et rehausse la pianiste sans voler la vedette, c'est plutôt rare. Bravo!

[@jeremypreece870]

I grew up listening to all kinds of music, including the styles that Stephanie Trick and others are now playing. I love stride and boogie woogie, styles that were already way out of date when I was young. Now in my mid 50's I find it great to see someone the age of my own children not only playing this and ensuring its future, but making it really live. This young woman is brilliant on her own, in a trio and with other pianists.

[@pankillheure]

Boogie won't die be sure for that... I started piano at 23 now i'm 27 and only playing boogie :p

[@stephanomarr6829]

Hopefully the people listening are dancing in their seats.....2020 & Beyond.....ase

[@pattyyuraitis1459]

This makes happy 😊

[@flashtheoriginal]

🎼Yes, yes🎶🎵 and🎵🎶 treble-fucking YES🎶🎶

[@thomashall9182]

There is more musicianship here in the first 20 seconds than in the first hour of Simon Cowell's rubbish, how dare he???

[@hommefriday]

W O W !! Stephanie has brought New Orleans back to us!

[@chriscannock867]

Amazing....if this doesn't have you tapping your feet at least....you have no pulse 👍

[@hiranyawick5297]

Wow~ Stephanie's fingers are dancing on the key board ... such a pleasure to watch her play.

[@OPS5255]

If this doesn't put a smile on your face, you may be "casper ized".

[@brianpope5243]

unbelievable I can't imagine the feeing you get to be able to play like that, so talented thanks for showing this.

[@georgeplungis5283]

This reminds me of the young lady on the drums & her dad playing piano, one I watch every once and again. The drum kit is red.

[@SeaWolfEntertainment]

Martin and Sabine Pyrker

[@jimmac1010]

nor do I

[@tamkingkei5553]

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[@mrinvader]

@@SeaWolfEntertainment man theyre something else arent they :D

[@simmozheimtube2453]

Trick ist ja schon sensationell, aber der abgebrühte Drummer krönt das ganze noch durch seine Hingabe genau den richtigen Schlag zu setzen. Gefällt mir.

[@castelobrancopaulo]

Boogie-Woogie = Music to hear with a nice smiling.

[@wapa171]

..and with a tipping toe ;-)

[@mcwilson4085]

Unbelievable talent… The dueling pianos! Loved love this

[@downtoearth5108]

Stephanie's got natural rythm in her and her style in even in the change up.

[@ianblakesley3349]

Stephanie entertained us superbly on a recent cruise on the Crystal Symphony from London to Copenhagen. a magical player and a lovely person Thank you so much, Stephanie for your talent and professionalism and Jazz Dagen for making it possible for us to appreciate you,

[@coalachaos6486]

just a little too fast and a bit missing out on the typical riffs which create the unique albert ammons sound. yes its pain in the fingers with all these, but people will always say wow. still, nice arrangement! Im not downgrading this performance dont get me wrong, I just wanted to give some feedback on how i as a bluesician and boogie player recognize it.

[@swingyoucats]

We'll make a note of this.

[@ajsiaudvytis7181]

Stephanie is awesome!

[@edsonbarbetta8033]

Mulheres, aaaaaa mulheres, elas são maravilhosas (Brasil)

[@ChrisBrown-zf8mw]

Awesome

[@claudiosironi7591]

Very very good ! And everybody seems to have fun with this music that it’s important also for the listeners

[@oscarmicheli8260]

STEPHANIE is just magic!

[@toyman9642]

Drummer is fantastic.

[@johntait491]

Absolutely superb..!! 👍

[@toyman9642]

Great. Two thumbs up!

[@SESZOO]

If your feet aren't a tapping then you need some new feet...

[@LuckyTrucker1]

I love it . What a talent , thank you so much for sharing .

[@sartoriusful]

Just Incredible. She has Music in her blood. Thank you for showing this !

[@iron_side5674]

If you listen to boogie and are able to keep completely still, you are basically dead.

[@simeb98]

GREAT!!!!!! Love this ((-:

[@2fas4me2]

There's a guy in England I believe that has videos on KZbin. He does boogie woogie piano in various places with public pianos. I would really like to see the pianist here find that guy and fake like you don't play. He gives tutorials. He'll slow down so he can teach the rhythm. It would be hysterical to fake like grasping it and then unload on him! You guys are great! Your really made me smile!

[@scottydudley5700]

Play this at my wake. I will. One back alive!

[@nickharvey8060]

I think I LOVE you 😊🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@nickharvey8060]

Jesus DEFINATLY does 😊😊😊

[@maxcoppens1621]

Remarquable. La tradition du vrai Boogie Woogie se préserve.

[@toyman9642]

Hey Julia, if your comment is saying drummer is "too strong, " you are definitely out to lunch! He's great!

[@rickhigson3881]

She is wonderful!

[@kevinbraidwood7487]

so good

[@rolandroger8219]

Congratulations for this marvellous piece of music. Hello from France.

[@chickenko5192]

lol the whole beginning i didnt realize there was a second pianist

[@johnsippel1999]

+Fuppy Ko There isn't a second pianist until you see him.

[@KeithOtisEdwards]

I think you're right. If you watch her fingers carefully, all the piano notes in the first part come from her alone.

[@motownbo9396]

There both is and there isn't a second pianist, until you see him. Then there is. Schrodinger's hep-cat.

[@canalcuttings3529]

He arrives right at the end at 3:48 - you can see his shadow on the wall and the drummer looks over to him. Until then, the hammers and dampers on the other grand are not moving.

[@SeanVplayer]

Rossano Sportiello putting his two cents in at the end!! Two great pianists along with a swingin' rhythm section really cooks! Thanks swingyoucats for this Gem.

[@mtrezise1]

She and her band are the best.

[@tonvanasch9113]

Love it !!! go girl !!!

[@letellierf]

Vraiment formidable.Je ne peux comprendre qu'il y ait es critiques négatives.

[@Muchoyo]

Fernand Letellier Moi non plus :))

[@JD-vv7tq]

Coming from a Musician who got to sit in with Muddy Waters YOU LADIES WERE DYNAMITE !

[@terrymoore4057]

wow how good is that all the musicians were 100% great, thank you for that swingyoucats

[@MrTeff999]

Love this. I only wish the camera had been closer so i could watch your fingers.

[@АлександрПетренко-в8д]

Слушать эти мелодии-ЭТО КАЙФ!!!!

[@mikepreddymusic]

Terrific chops, Nicki!

[@cryhavoc9748]

When I was young, mom and dad would play this style of music on 78 rpm vinyl records.

[@steffie1933]

it's just like mr Ammons himself . Great job !!!

[@juliamcintyre5012]

Drummer accompanies - not takes over

[@dannydeko331]

*ThEy KnOw BoOgIe WoGiE!*

[@toyman9642]

Great trio.

[@OldManMontgomery]

Just call the fire department now.

[@BMerker]

Very clean, pure competence, enjoyable! Thank you!

[@ninaostrovski]

Обалденно! Классно играют! Обожаю буги! 👍🌹❤️

[@curtsongs]

Good foot exercise for an old man.

[@HexxuSz]

if aliens ever visit us we shall meet them with boogie

[@apistosig4173]

Sen-Fucking-Sational - just watch 'dem magic fingers dance up n' down dat' keyboard - oh yeah

[@toyman9642]

Talent. +++++

[@danielramos56]

Las mejores pistas del mundo me han tenido dando cátedra bailando el boogie woogie.

[@emilenqvist1238]

Aaah! Love it! In class with Johan JB Blohm in The Refreshments.

[@VetSemperFi]

Frantastic boogie woogie BUT just imagine Dr. K and Terry Miles sitting at that lonely, neglected grand... 'bashing' even more keys! :)

[@mackwillis9110]

She is a terrific pianist but sounds much better playing solo and playing stride. Not that impressed by this number.

[@Squarerig]

Exactly my opinion.

[@PeterParker-qe5lo]

ted heath and his band

[@GrtSatan]

Yowsah! This kitten has claws!

[@gary-kr7dm]

This is fantastic but I prefer boogie played on an upright. I’m just old school.

[@1blairt]

Stephanie's bringin' it back!

[@ChristopherSengkey]

Whoooowww she's fantastic. What a fast fingers

[@clarkelaidlaw1678]

Wonderful..how could you swing when you have the great Nikkie Parrot on bass ?

[@adriannoe9841]

Bravo Stephanie !!! ♫ ♫

[@alanross3435]

I love it! You guys ROCK!🎹🎹🎹✌🏻️

[@gigiadam1777]

Très très bon

[@alextudoroff165]

Stephanie is an artistic dynamo on the 88. We're happy to celebrate her talent whenever she gigs at the Jazz Bistro in Toronto. Alex Reynolds, Arts Journalist

[@dgear5222]

wow I didnt know she came to Toronto, will keep an eye out once the 19 goes away.

[@francisalanbeattie4458]

Superb. Alan

[@maxjackson3397]

Wow, you gotta like that

[@mervkeyes8804]

This reminds me of a talent night at school where the faculty got up and blew us all away with their hidden talents. Love it!

[@jimmcgettigan1326]

Great talent👍

[@billbickley5798]

GREAT

[@xrayqqq]

WOWOWOW. a three elements big band!!!! they make me feel dancing.

[@framarap]

extraordinarios,

[@petemedina8446]

This is even better with the drums and bass than the piano solo that Stephanie has performed.

[@markmcmyn8967]

good drummer- lyrical piano, my feets was flyin'

[@ericshields6070]

Wow that pianist can knock it out! Very nice thank you! Eric

[@ChristopherSyn1]

I had never head of her before I saw her here. I hope she comes to Britain and maybe plays at Ronnie Scott's jazz club, or even the Glastonbury Festival.

[@billdarnell5650]

That music made me happy.......how could it not.

[@World-as-i-c-it]

Hard to listen to this and not smile!

[@amosskaplan9327]

ממש תענוג

[@TheGroin38]

So sad that we can't hear the string bass...but they are all so good !

[@toyman9642]

Hal Smith is superb on drums...really brings the entire performance alive.

[@ztahs]

Albert Ammons was the greatest. He inspired so many people.