Great Jazz, "Giant Steps", (Coltrane), Analysis & Improvisation Tips

"Giant Steps", (John Coltrane), Jazz piano analysis and Improvisation tips. Theory, scales, and melodic ideas. (Advanced Concepts) Includes visit from Altered Dominant -Ego Man (or how not to accompany a singer). Score sheets available NOW on website. Please check out my book. www.kenthewitt....

[@zrouth]

My father always told me an old saying. He said, "when the student is ready, the master will appear." I just started learning and playing piano about a month ago. I've watched hundreds of youtube videos out and while some of them have been quite handy none of them really clicked. As soon as I saw your video about the ii V i, I said (out loud) "FINALLY!". I remember thinking to myself during so many of the other teacher's videos, "Get on with it already!" Thank you so much, Kent!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

zRouth, awesome, brother!!....that is really a great comment and so much of an affirmation of what I try to do. If I'm successful then I'm happy, but without your words, I have no comprehension of it. It just comes natural ...or the way I would want my teacher to sound. Probably because I've been around so long and had so many experiences, I'm qualified now to be a minnie master...thank you!!

[@andrescoca983]

first of all, that intro wasnt just hilarious but actually gold. Then that solo on Giant Steps! i think its the prettiest solo on those changes i´ve heard. Not wacko patterns, but pretty stuff! Once again, big fan of you Mr.Hewitt

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Andy...you are a gem! You immediately are inducted into the Elite Club... for that comment on the humor... and solo. Stay tuned, brother!

[@GKboards]

I've gotta tell you, Kent, your little rendition of Giant Steps at the top of the video is one of my favorite renditions that I've heard. Thanks so much for being generous with your knowledge.

[@RRTheN00bPwner]

Hey! I just downloaded the score from your website! The amount of work you put into this is amazing. It's a great video and a wonderful tune! Swing loose! Rene

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hey, Rene...I miss hearing from you. I did all the scores piecemeal, a little at a time, particularly when I can't sleep and wake up and need to do something. They may not be that practical.... but I think (and hope) they all are useful. Please keep in touch. KH

[@JLuizCorreia]

I come here to say how grateful I am for the tips. God bless

[@KentHewittpiano88]

JLuis...God Bless you for watching and sending me compliments!

[@Wesley-nl7qv]

Wonderful video, Kent! Thank you so much, I always learn so much from these videos!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate your writing and telling me so. That helps me and keeps me going!

[@noelkennedy8212]

Thanks Ken, your left hand voicing of the Bb Dom to Eb is gold. You've opened a large paddock for me. First time I've ever left a comment on You tube. Very much appreciate your generosity.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for doing something you're not use to. It's taking risks...that's what I had to do by getting in front of a camera. It's interesting for other people to read comments.

[@piafrancisca1644]

thanks for another great video Kent, these are really helpful

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the affirmation...this was fun, but I did a difficult one very quickly...6 hours.... so I hope it was okay!

[@rexchidgey7911]

Probably my favorite jazz tune and you have made sense of this better than any tutorial I've seen covering this.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I really appreciate the vote of confidence!

[@malfisher4326]

I'd say that this is an excellent lesson - but it's much better that that! Thanks very much, Kent. Much appreciated!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Mal, your comment is much appreciated, too!. I'll admit it's the only one I've done that has 8 pages of scores to accompany it.

[@malfisher4326]

You're in the ascendant, my man - today Giant Steps, tomorrow, 'The Rite of Spring!

[@Lupocide]

"unless we're....James Joyce" HA! You're a legend Kent ;-)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks...I'm glad someone understands "my drift". Best regards, bro.

[@apowell65]

Kent, great lesson. Your videos are always full of wit and wisdom.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate that!

[@jeffscottjenkins3654]

Thank you for the Giant Steps analysis. Just learned these chords (starting on C# major 7) to make an unaccompanied guitar solo, a la classical guitar. Must admit I was not always sure how one would pin down or even accurately discuss the tonal center(s).

[@KentHewittpiano88]

There's so many videos on this...watch mine and others and then practice what you've learned ....in time you will master it on whatever level you are capable.

[@paulmidi9207]

Kent How can you tell when a female singer is knocking on the door? she can't find her key and she doesn't know when to come in!

[@HuggumsMcgehee]

Almost too true to be funny. Singers can be the worst. They're never at fault.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I love that joke...and I hope you liked mine! You are my Brother!

[@MeanHacker]

If only singers understood what music theory actually is, then they would definitely benefit from the knowledge and would make rehearsals a whole lot easier and quicker. There should be like a requirement of 1yr experience of playing an instrument before singing with the musicians lol

[@rayhuckell7263]

Kent, beautifully played and brilliant analysis with understandable tips to arrive at a manageable arrangement for your pupils. As always, unbelievable sharing of knowledge to benefit many aspiring jazz musicians such as myself.. Thanks. Ray

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Ray, that's a very nice comment and is much appreciated. I'll keep doing it, so thanks again for the inspiration.

[@MeanHacker]

Love your enthusiasm and hilarious creative stories! Impressed by your jazz skills and will be looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the words of support and for liking my humor...because without that...what do we really have?

[@MeanHacker]

+Kent Hewitt without humor, our life is like a diatonic scale haha. No accidentals or unexpected surprises

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You got it! Bro...

[@chrisdee8199]

Hello Kent, I love watching your videos and always learning something useful. I have your book but enjoy listening and watching you as you have a great teaching style. It's as if I called round your house for a lesson and we are old buddies ! Thanks so much for all these videos, very much appreciated here in Holland, and England.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Chris. Sometimes I feel like I belong in England ...there with my relatives, and the history of my ancestors. But then, if so, I wouldn't have grown up in the world of American jazz. I lived near New York City, and so, as a young person I had the advantage of hearing all the great jazz legends early on. That changed my live...so now I'm happy I can pass on the knowledge.

[@MrRazzieBinx]

Welcome back! I am glad you are back, i've been waiting. another excellent tutorial! tho this will be challenging for me though.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Razzie, thanks so much for checking in, "cause you are one of my favorite fans." I hope you are doing well...this video may be advanced... but I think there are some basic concepts of improv that you can apply.

[@crashkahuna]

Thanks for posting this. Combining the logic and beauty of this song. Much appreciated.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Your comment is very helpful to me, thanks!

[@marclhernandez]

Loved your voice doing the phrasing. Love!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I don't know what you mean...unless you're jiving me...which is what I think.

[@marclhernandez]

@@KentHewittpiano88 all I'm saying is that I've seen a lot of great musician sing their solos, not only playing them. I personally found that interesting, for me it's like having a deep conection with music, something you can't put into words. You have my respect, Sir.

[@tempgig]

I.ve run out of accolades for what ur doing here! I'm drooling waiting on the worksheets!, a huge THUMBS UP to you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Harvey...that's a great comment. I hope you have the download now and that you are benefiting from it. Thanks for the thumbs up and all the best!

[@paulallenMacca]

Very nice playing Kent as always nice to see you back.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Paul. I didn't forget your request... and I'm working on catching up. I have my biggest solo piano concert of the year... next week in Maine...that's why I'm in "crunch time ". I should add: I always appreciate your despondences to my messages....means a lot!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Soory Paul, that was funny ...I meant respondance...the auto spelling came up with that.

[@paulallenMacca]

Kent Hewitt Thanks Kent all the best next week with that big Concert and have a great Time there.

[@paulallenMacca]

Kent Hewitt No problems.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Paul, I have that score you requested (lead sheets) on my website now.

[@m.c.jackson]

Excellent Lesson. I have always followed you Mr. Dominant Seventh. Thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You honor me M. C. ...a dominant 7th is always going somewhere...hopefully a better place!

[@Smudjoslav]

Once again Kent you nailed it. It's real delight hearing you play. Special thanks for all the effort and hard work you put into this videos and all the great and helpful tips you give us. I would love to see some lesson on great Bud Powell, that would be a real treat. All the best my friend and keep up the good work!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Interesting! Actually I was chosen years ago to play a tribute to Bud Powell, by the Hartford Jazz Society. I didn't think I qualified, and recommended someone else (a colleague) who I thought was an expert exponent. They still requested me...so I took the gig and did a lot of preparation and memorized a set of his compositions. My trio ended up getting a standing ovation. But that was many years ago. I still have Bud Powell recordings, but listen mostly to post Bud Powell players.. Monk, Jamal, Evans, Oscar, Hank Jones. At heart, I'm "old school". I was influenced by Chick and Herbie, early on. But Bud was the premier Bebop pianist, and he influenced all players of his generation and after him. Thanks for the comment, kind words, and request! ...It's on my list.

[@charleschidsey6192]

Kent Hewitt: Would love to see your take on “Bouncin’ with Bud”.

[@petetee1292]

Kent thanks for these Giant Steps. As you say, a challenge and worth the effort.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

pete lee...always love to hear from you, my man! This was a challenge for me . too. Please download the scores from my website and I hope they are a benefit to you.

[@michaelgreen8228]

Reportedly, Coltrane traveled everywhere with and constantly practiced from his well-worn copy of "Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns" by Nicholas Slominsky, which is ALL about the ways the octave can be divided into various symmetries (tritone, dim.3rds, maj.3rd, WT) and the almost countless patterns and sequences (so many of which are so colorfully clever and appealing to both the ear and the mind) that can be logically derived from these symmetrical divisions. Published in 1947, it remains a wonderful resource for composers and creative improvisers. Apologies if this has been already mentioned elsewhere . . . I haven't read all the comments below.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I was aware of that book, I thought at one time I had a copy. Thanks for the reminder and for sharing that info with us.

[@andresm.samboni1290]

First time I see one of your videos and learned some new voicings and comping by just watching it. Really cool solo and I definitively have to transcribe it. Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

There's a score for this one on my website. Thanks for the comment!

[@larryfernandez3935]

B D Eb F# G A# in this simple scale are 3 chords like BM7, EbM7, ans GM7 and other words giant steps.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for sharing that, Larry. That's an intriguing "scale". Also.... it's fascinating that the tonal centers of the song are major 7ths which form an augmented 5th. It's the basis for a whole-tone scale, but also within the progression the tritone concept predominates. The other interesting point is that the whole tone scale is "symmetrical" and each chord is an inversion of the other 2. Makes you wonder how Coltrane came up with it, maybe his understanding of the spiritual and cosmic nature of things.

[@ronfrey6639]

Great Lesson Kent its way above my head but im trying to keep up main instrument is guitar but 2nd was piano and im trying to keep learning while I can.... this song is always in my head its an amazing piece I cant play it and barely understand or can keep up but I can sing it and when it gets going and ive heard it a few times about note for not but I cant sight sing so im reverse engineering it looking at notes as they are played singing them and trying to associate those notes on the staff of course I could have picked a harder tune but im a glutton for punishment.. I bet your thinking why not start with countdown and really have a nervous breakdown... Its stuck forever in my head so it forces me to look and learn it more.. Great lessons Kent as always thanks !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi Ron, thanks for the comment. Why do we try to learn this tune?...partially to torture ourselves and part to have the challenge, and learn to play something that's difficult. It's just our nature as musicians,,..thanks for being in the club. Swing loose!

[@eltacrash]

Thank you for being so kind! Thanks master!

[@michaelamadivocalreality.2052]

Amazing and very detailed.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate the comment!.

[@janetandrews6021]

Thumbs up for sure ! Great improvisation tips to use for my piano playing.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Janet, thanks so much for telling me....I never know. so your words are very helpful!

[@RodrigoOgaldeMusic]

Great video with great insights regarding logical improvisation and very nice that James Joyce joke right there... Greetings from a Chilean in Spain

[@eternalrainbow-cj3iu]

You are a genius, kent! thank you I studie giant steps for 20 years, I'd liked your composition alot because of therecqoning with the key Eb it seems this realy develops also regularly, very Social, to "us""

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I think, not sure, I get your gist. Maybe the way I explain or the personality. Thanks either way for the comment and please subscribe and check out my lists:kzbin.info/door/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists

[@michaelhale7991]

You are incredible!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate the comment and compliment...it keeps me going!

[@splortz]

Cool, The M&H has a bolt-in ashtray/cup holder upper left. ;-) Seriously, thank you for your very thorough and moderately paced tuition.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment, and no drinks on the piano please!

[@DeanoPiano]

Good to see an appearance from Mr Ego again, I was afraid he'd been locked in the cow shed and forgotten about, great video as always.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Anyone who is a fan of ADEM, is a fan of mine, and you are now in the ELITE club.

[@DeanoPiano]

Kent Hewitt I appreciate that Mr Hewitt, and I'm very humbled to be in the elite club, until my next comment on your wonderful videos, I must say my farewell "Swing loose Sir"

[@hongkongtennis]

Watching you play this makes me want to learn it.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Bruce...thanks for the affirmation. Write to me anytime!

[@pleximanic]

Very very good brilliant! Bill Evans Very early is another very interesting composition, I think, it would have been nice if you wanted to show a little bit about that tune! Many thanks Ken

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, sir...I love that song, but as you said...it's very interesting (and complex)...but I'll put your request on my To-Do list... and I appreciate your writing to me!

[@pleximanic]

Wonderful! thanks again.

[@christianpascua9608]

OMG! This analysis really helps a lot. Thanks a lot!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad I could add some light on the subject! Thank you!

[@fritzpageot8991]

Thank you so much Mr Ken.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Blessings to you, sir!

[@eternalrainbow-cj3iu]

I thank for the Free Down Load!!! Shabbath Shalom!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

The same greeting and compliment to you for watching and writing!

[@user-mu3ky9cd5g]

Professor, Hewitt please create two tutorials for Strawberry Fields forever, and Frank Zappa's Peaches & Regalia. Im a subscriber I've written to you before Thank You

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the requests!

[@EspaTuLaFielD]

You did it!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Espa....YOU are the best!!! How did you know that last Friday I walked around Mystic, CT telling people those very words. And they said back to me ...we hope we can do it too!

[@iiWNMii]

How did I get here? This was great, thanks for throwing in Bela Lugosi!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad you like my humor....you are automatically into the Elite Club!

[@iiWNMii]

@@KentHewittpiano88 consider me subscribed!

[@timdawn6397]

Very very useful tutorial

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the affirmation!

[@petewilliams4965]

Another great one - thanks so much for doing this stuff!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Pete, thanks for telling me that it's useful to you. Keep watching!

[@Panazproduction]

you are amazing, sir! put all this time and knowledge just helping other for free!, 8 way to practice. thank you!!!. it,s about a year i see one of your video and i have learn a lots of things. don,t you dear to quite know! :-) i be crazy not seeing a clip a day, Mr ego .-) :-) thanks

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm happy I have the time and motivation to do this...but w/o your encouragement ...it would be fruitless...thanks!

[@eliseoborrerobass]

thanks!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Welcome!

[@Gimbergp]

Great video Kent, now I can really challenge myself with that tune.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a worthy thing, ....if you're ready for it. Why not take on a new challenge?...it could be very inspiring.

[@henryvillalobos7990]

as always, a great teaching ... thanks

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Your comment is much appreciated!

[@TreemanChristensen]

Thank you Kent!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you, too!

[@zedo1973]

grazie grazie grazie ed ancora grazie Master,after this lesson i see the light,if you come to Italy I'd love to shake your hand and thank you personally, and maybe even offer you a nice dinner in a restaurant with a Colosseum view :)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's very kind and generous of you. I've been to Italy 3 times, but next time I hope meet you!

[@daandestigter5823]

would you happen to know 'central park west'? can't wait for the day I see you play it! kent, you're a wonderful pianoplayer and an incredibly funny humanbeing!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a great compliment! I'll put the request on the TO-DO list. Thanks!

[@Danscottmusic]

Thanks from an aspiring student in the UK!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I love the UK... my relatives live in Southport. Thanks for the affirmation, and please keep writing to me!

[@beebebop]

Brilliant, as usual! Thank you, Kent. :-)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Best compliment I've had so far...this month! Can't tell you how helpful your words are to me! Thanks!

[@eky]

great teacher! you never taught us the blues harmony. take us through the 12 bar blues, then ray charles' 8 bar blues, then how to substitute diminishes, the jazz slow blues, circles of dominant 7s, adding on two-fives, what to play in the right hand in a blues context, secret blues licks, the bird blues, what else?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you!. I have over 115 videos that cover many of these subjects you mention. After you've watched all of them, then please ask me again. Here they are in categories:kzbin.info/door/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists

[@hydropolite]

Kent - I am a great admirer of your playing and analysis. Can you name three additions to the Great American songbook post, say, 1970?

[@hydropolite]

let me restate the question: from your musical perspective, what explains the fall-off in new music that invite's jazz interpretation? is the number of progressions and chord changes finite?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

The Great American Songbook is mostly popular songs from the 1920's- 1950's: (called standards.) Post 1970, we can't call them Great American Songbook, but some of the most popular hits were from films: Theme from New York, New York, The Way We Were, are two examples. Also Burt Bacharach's songs have become classics (although written in the 60's):The Look of Love, What The World Needs Now Is Love. There are some jazz interpretations of Beatles songs as well. Any good song is subject to a jazz interpretation and improvisation. It's just a different era from the 20's to the 50's when composers like Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hart were writing songs that were to become part of the Great American Songbook. A lot of their songs were succinct and to the point, w/ clever lyrics. These were favorites of the big bands and their singers, like Sinatra. I do believe it's true, most of the early standards had simpler chord progressions, making them easier to re-harmonize, as well as to improvise on. That's why young jazz musicians today still play the standards, and that's why your jazz theory, II-V-Is, and cycle of 5ths are important. Thanks for this great comment and question!

[@malouot]

thank you. Super explonation.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad it was helpful!

[@romanpryce3999]

Great Stuff! Again!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Roman, thanks for the affirmation...it's very important to me that you continue to communicate to me how my videos are helpful!

[@Vandervad]

Great teaching! Cheers from Russia!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for the support!

[@drfortheorlingas]

thanks for this. understanding the pattern made it easier for me to learn this..but as I was learning I realised that the root of the II in the 2-5-1 was a tritone from the root of the preceding I chord. for instance u end on B. the 2-5-1 starts on F which was the tritone of B. that sequence ends on Eb. Then the next 2-5-1 started on A which was tritone of Eb. I'm thinking wow. the next sequence starts C#.,,and so on. This actually made it easy for me to transpose...then I think.,did Coltrane know all this or its just cosmic symmetry or what.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Coltrane, was a genius, and I'm sure it was a combination of symmetry in music with emphasis on the tritone and ii-V-1 patterns. It 's fascinating but it does make sense, and that's why it sounds good to us, as opposed to just free-form progressions. Coltrane figured it out intellectually and also must have somehow "heard" it. Now, the improvisation over the progression,...that's another level of genius.

[@jacustino]

Excellent approach to Giant Steps. Brilliant, as usual! Thanks Mr Hewitt! Was wondering, in your opinion, what is the best way to work on ear training (in a jazz context)? Do you have any advise?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a major topic, which I can't address here properly. I would need to do video on the subject. However...have you ever tried transcribing from a record or a recording? That's a good exercise. Being able to duplicate it and, especially, if you can write it down. Also, when you hear a good melody or riff...try to sing it correctly...if you can sing it precisely ...then it's in your head.

[@jacustino]

Yes, other than intervals recognition, I do some transcribing from jazz records (not to often). I also try to memorize & sing some bebop solos. Just asked myself how the great Kent Hewitt did ear training when he stated playing jazz.

[@HansBaier]

Thanks for sharing

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure!

[@MattRockett]

Wow!

[@kennedymuzyamba9988]

i have downloaded loads of your videos on my laptop...please, and i say please, redo the Hymn to Freedom by Oscar Perterson, you didnt show more on a part which we so dearly crave for, the solo. Please do a detailed analysis on the solo of that song.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I believe that Oscar's solo may be available in a transcription book. I have done analysis and transcriptions of solos on other videos of mine including Donna Lee, A Foggy Day, Summertime, and Giant Steps. That's more work than I can handle right now...maybe sometime in the future. Thanks!

[@kennedymuzyamba9988]

I actually can't read music, that's why people like myself hugely depend on videos you make. Your video lessons are more valuable to us than you probably imagine...

[@manfredpseudowengorz]

14:10 - those three versions of a theme, the ending of the third one especially. ...

[@mphotshwale5716]

Please Sir.. Could you please do a tutorial of My favourite Things (Coltrane Changes)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's for a future video. I'll put it on the TO-DO list. It has been a favorite of mine for many years. Thanks!

[@mphotshwale5716]

I look forward to it Great Sir.. Thanks.

[@Beifer_]

love your videos :)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

LOVE U for telling me...Thanks!

[@jawoods55]

Hey Ken, how about Boplicity? Miles Davis. Thanks

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks!...I've played that tune w/ Greg Abate. Check him out here:www.gregabate.com/He's a great friend of mine and exponent of Charlie Parker (Miles Davis) of the bebop tradition.

[@MegaFashionTrance]

Mr. Kent, where should I start, do you have some videos for beginners ? Like understanding the jazz scales ?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Please go to my channel playlists. There are some easier ones there. Also check out the other You Tube and on- line teachers because many of them cater to beginner levels. For mine go here: kzbin.info/door/dmjw5sm9Kn83TB_rA_QBCwplaylists

[@MegaFashionTrance]

Thanks, you have so interesting spirit, I would like if I could be more advanced to understand your teachings.

[@theomartin6238]

And what is jazz scale? I study music theory and I never met term like jazz scale. All scales were borrowed from classical composres except blues scale.

[@Pizaz0]

Theo Martin More in reference to common used scales in jazz usually for soloing like the mixolydian scale or harmonic minor. Not "jazz scales" technically but commonly used.

[@CARLTONMOXLEYUnknownpianist]

it's easy to play all black notes Because then all you had to learn is only two white notes B to C ...E to F 3-2-3-2 The black notes I teach the C is the hardest Ha Ha Think about it

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My dad played piano only on the black keys. Did you know that the black keys form a pentatonic scale?

[@guglielmofelici6294]

I'm litterally dying looool

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Dye well!

[@mphotshwale5716]

Mr hewitt!! :D

[@KentHewittpiano88]

What does that mean in the US? A bad grade?

[@mphotshwale5716]

No Sir.. I apologise for giving you that perception.. I just want to let you know that what you do makes me feel happy.. Thank you!! :D

[@poyzeun7587]

you're the best 😃

[@KentHewittpiano88]

And you are the best!....too, for telling me. Many thanks!!

[@Gerard_2024]

@03:20 Giant Steps

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you so much!

[@japrietoj]

3:17 begins

[@xh4r744]

Kent the link to the sheet please. :)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

www.kenthewitt.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/giantsteps.pdf You can go to my website and click on Free Music Downloads, scroll down to see all the free scores.

[@angelialvares]

was getting worried about you Kent. Thought maybe that rattlesnake reincarnated and put you in a hospital I was about to send an email to inquire when I found this on my homepage.Ha ha your alter ego is right, some singers can be a real pain in the neck but some can inspire you to play your best. I hate being introduced as a singer as I've always played piano when I do my songs....... Makes me feel like a sewing machine when friends say "she is a Singer you know."...yikes......thanks for the tips on the improv for this song...I happily found it in my Real Jazz Book........and I find that with these videos you put out, I'm moving back and forth from jazz to blues and one feeds off the other. My blues instructor tells me you can't really play good jazz unless you master the blues.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hi Angeli, Thanks for writing! Isn't it fun to have your alter-ego as a protagonist? That's created more enjoyment for me in to this process. Anyway, I'm always glad to hear from you (pianist/singers are the best!....my favorite ..Shirley Horn) Yes, you must master the blues and then your jazz playing will be better, I agree. Cheers! KH

[@EspaTuLaFielD]

Take five next?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yeah, Bro..... Is that an assignment?

[@daandestigter5823]

+Kent Hewitt I would litteraly love to see you do take 5. lots and lots of love from the Netherlands my fellow jazzlover!

[@chrisharrison809]

Dude you're really tight

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Bro, I always wonder, so that's very kind of you for telling me so!

[@larryfernandez3935]

if you learn this scale you can improvise very fast Giants steps.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for sending the scale and for being a great guy, Larry, and please always keep in touch! KH

[@hughjardon09]

@2:31 LOL The ADEM is awesome!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks! Your alter ego will always help you get some balance. I'm glad you like my imaginary man!

[@markbra]

Some of your solo in the begining sounds like Chick C.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's not intended but it's a compliment...thanks!

[@gloobglobrocknroll1772]

Now I am a Youtuburst kkkk my máster Kent alter-ego no Clark Kent but the Giant Steps Hewitt never put me in rong trial... kkkkkkk 🍓🎸🎤🎧🎼🎵🎶🎸🎷🎺🎻🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🇺🇸📍🚲

[@KentHewittpiano88]

A beautiful vote of confidence!

[@gloobglobrocknroll1772]

But is real youtube+turbine burst no? Well I am safe follow a big Jazz man like you. Not at all because I try have my own opinion about music and a lot of rhythms knowing Jazz is a center of Hurricane. Besides my English is awful but luck is all when God tell me be shy and humble in all purposes.

[@gloobglobrocknroll1772]

I imagine create a new style call "Bossa Twerk" but is hard know if is my imagination or see a lot of girls dance my music makes a ilusion. Well maybe a teacher like you see the future and tell me with more feet in the ground my root or I go against a wall with my stupid brain and eyes is body girl no? kkkkkkk

[@camilocastiblanco6544]

Funny intro jaja

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the affirmation!