Barry Harris - My favourite stories & playing together video

0:00 Intro
0:57 First experiences & accompanying the singers
3:27 Do you know why I play?
5:19 Stamina
7:47 Family dinners
8:19 The workshop experience
9:06 When he would start to play (in workshops)
9:57 Those hands!
11:11 Raise your standard
13:01 A song for every country?
14:04 A song for me?
14:47 Playing together video - EmBarryHarrisable You
The world lost a great Jazz pianist when Barry recently left us, but some of us lost a great mentor and friend. This video contains some of my favourite funny stories, memories and the journey of learning from him. There is also a video of me accompanying his song EmbarryHarrisable you (based on the chord changes of Embraceable You).
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[@sharronmcleod2268]

I remember a few of Barry's classes. I remember that the guitarists and pianists had their exclusive classes just for them. I certainly felt I was missing something. But his vocal classes were so much fun and very profound musically. We were the luckiest ones I feel now that I watch your video. Thanks for sharing

[@iscout61kenney10]

barry’s beautiful closing performance had me crying like a baby. thank you so much, shan, and barry. jame in japan

[@PeteMartinMandolin]

This is great! I so wish I had been able to attend a class in person. I was fortunate enough to do his online classes in those last couple of years.

[@marcsabas4647]

What a beautiful tribute, Shan. Thanks for sharing your friendship with all of us!

[@JazzSkills]

Thanks so much Marc. I appreciate your kind comment. Shan

[@wesleyjin8071]

This was a nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@JazzSkills]

Thanks for watching

[@pianoforteadorecchio9596]

Thanks for sharing your memories with Barry. I didn't meet him and i so much regret not doing so, he was such an inspiring man!

[@ruanof7]

Thanks for the up-load of Mr. Barry Harris at the beginning. Thanks again.

[@tears_of_heck]

Hey man. Sorry for your loss. Love your videos.

[@Rosevalley010]

I dont play jazz i dont understand norhing of it.. but i like his videos learning students..

[@shanecombs1993]

I really wish I knew about Barry sooner. I am even from Detroit, the same place as him. By the time I discovered him it was already about 2020. Do you know about Barry’s song called “My dream came true”? It’s kinda like a bossa, I heard “Isaac Raz” teaching the song when talking about Barrys 6th chord rules. It’s such a smooth song

[@odinstemple1832]

This is something very important, please tell us more! Make a second episode please!

[@twli]

Thanks for sharing these stories, and for all the gifts you share with us.

[@theodorebryan2116]

sorry for your loss, and thanks for this and your other videos! what a gem

[@JazzSkills]

Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind comments. Shan

[@robertbrianphiri9880]

It is indeed sad, I never met Dr Harris, but i have learned alot from his musical experience and his method of teaching. We shall forever remember him and continue with his teaching as we grow much into the world of jazz. Shan thanks for sharing your experiences with Dr Harris. Much appreciated South Africa. Robert Brian Phiri Pianist

[@marcavice7505]

thank you for sharing these beautiful stories.

[@JazzSkills]

Thanks for listening Marc.

[@tedturner03]

I have been checking every day for this. 🙏🙏. Beautiful. Take care brother. Ping ya soon. Making great progress!

[@TheGrover1968]

I learned second-hand the Clark Terry method as a horn player. All the original heavy weights that Barry Harris mentioned had the same general school of thought about harmony and improvisation. It's true what he said about the collegiate "Jazz" education systems. It was amazing how familiar I was with his use of half steps, diminished, and tritones. Just wish I would have kept pushing on. But, it made me a better musician in general. I've really enjoyed the Barry Harris videos. It's nice to hear your story of your experience with one of the last heavy weights.

[@soureel]

Loved it! Thank you for sharing.

[@JazzSkills]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mlabash]

Thank you so much for this. So funny, moving and inspirational. Just like Barry. I have been fortunate to have been among those that attended his online classes for the past 18 months or so. It was such a gift and I can only imagine what it must have been like to have had the relationship with him that you did. Again, thank you so much for this.

[@raybrown6992]

Shan, that was absolutely brilliant; thank you very much for sharing!

[@eltinosilva]

OMG, you made me laugh trough your storytelling and Barry made cry at the end.

[@theoryman2]

Thank you so much. You might be one among others to carry the message of music that Prof. Harris left behind. It is a message that needs to be told!

[@marioguarini]

thank you for sharing this, lovely

[@donschneider7953]

Very sweet. Your big heart comes through in this video and in your teaching. Thank you.

[@JazzSkills]

Thank you so much Don. I wish you the best with your playing.

[@blow-by-blow-trumpet]

Beautiful. Very touching and a great insight into his philosophy and personality.

[@frederic1000001]

Very inspiring.

[@charlesperforms]

beautiful

[@shogoluc]

Thank you Shan! This is beautiful-really appreciate you sharing these memories.

[@elizabethchapman1374]

Music was his fuel! I love this…thanks for sharing with us Shan ;)

[@JazzSkills]

Thank you Elizabeth. :)

[@jamieforjazz]

Love this so much, Shan. Family.

[@vanafoort]

Thanks for sharing.

[@JoshWalshMusic]

Shan - thanks for sharing your stories and experiences. The world deserves to know about this man and the impact he had on the jazz world. Proud to be a part of your community.

[@vivingeorge8417]

Felt so good listening to this😊😇. With love, from India.

[@gabrielefavale3892]

Beautiful ❤️

[@JazzSkills]

Thank you! 😊

[@daveohig]

Marvellous insight - thanks for sharing, Shan

[@JazzSkills]

Thank you so much Dave and thanks for stopping by. All the best, Shan

[@edzielinski]

It's great to hear your personal story about Barry Harris. It's very important that people like yourself who understood what he was about and experienced his commitment to music and his students are here on KZbin. There are a lot of videos of Mr. Harris floating around and they don't fully convey his spirit and soul, but his legacy and his influence will live on through his students and his work.

[@michaelfitzurka5659]

This was lovely Sean.

[@genghismccann7659]

That was a great tribute to Barry Harris. I decided to look at the Barry Harris method a few years ago and tried a few different sites on the internet. I'm now on two separate teaching sites. Both teach me a lot. One teaches in the "traditional" way of learning jazz theory and I've learned a great deal, but jazz skills is without question the site to learn the Barry Harris method of finding movement in your keyboard playing.

[@nickrees4706]

Don’t know why I didn’t find this before but great to hear your BH stories. I wish I had found his workshops in NYC earlier and attended more of them than I did

[@JazzSkills]

I think we all wish we could have spent more time around Barry

[@dontdropthebass]

I miss Barry

[@don4476]

Barry didn't suffer from stress. He was a carrier. That's how he got on.

[@michael-solomon]

thanks for this insightful video! You said he has huge hands. Do you know what interval Barry could reach on the piano?

[@JazzSkills]

Tenths were common :)

[@rahulraj_music]

Dear Shan, Are you still at Harrow ? Do you faintly remember me from 2001 ? I took few classes from you. That was such a long time ago:) Just happened to discover you on KZbin today ! Great Going !!!

[@JazzSkills]

Hi Rahul! I remember you :) I checked out your channel. Great work. I'm so pleased to hear you doing so well. Congratulations! I moved from the area but now I'm everywhere (online haha).

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

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