Dr. Billy Taylor on Improvisation, Jazz History, and Music Appreciation

In this previously unreleased lecture/demonstration from the Kennedy Center archives, jazz legends Dr. Billy Taylor (1921-2010) discusses jazz improvisation and performs solo piano pieces. Be sure to watch to the end to see up close footage of Dr. Taylor playing.

[@jameshayden2538]

I Have Often Wondered About The Mind Of This Man Whom I Happened To Over The Years Purchased Some Vinyl Jazz Records (That Was Once Owned By Him) He Was A Familiar Face Of Of Me Growing Up But Now In My Adulthood I Get To Hear The Man Speak In His Own Genius Words… Thank The Universe For The World Of Video And You Tube💙✊🏾

[@bobbybroom]

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[@Dthunderman]

I miss him

[@gregoryrussell3221]

Oh GO GOOD SIR DOCTOR. HONORS

[@CARLTONMOXLEYUnknownpianist]

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[@1Live2Love3Thrive]

Gold