Misty: Journey Through The Real Book

[@parkercadmin3666]

awesome awesome stuff. mesmerizing rendition of misty. takes on its own soul

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks so much!

[@iansoelins]

Would have loved a breakdown of some of the voicings you use, but still a great video. Thanks.

[@johnhyon8519]

Don’t stop with these videos!!!!! Love the backstories, as it makes me appreciate the music much more!!

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks John - I'm determined to get through The Real Book, Vol 1, and then I'll probably start right away with Vol. 2!

[@mattf9076]

@@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453 I have heard Green Dolphin Street isn't in the 6th edition, but the 5th edition. That is insane to me because that song represents jazz for me and I think it is because of Jarrett. He easily has 3 recordings that are in the top 6 of that song for me. Makes no sense why they would yank that out.

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

@@mattf9076 I wish it was in the current edition too. I think they may have put in into one of the other volumes.

[@AFSoar01]

Fantastic Story! It's great to hear your takes on the most common standards - thanks Ron!

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks John! It was a little nerve-wracking but exciting too!

[@rebanelson607]

Beautiful rendition of one of my favorites! And the story you told was delightful - reminded me of the old days when I used to listen to Marian McPartland's "Piano Jazz". Thanks so much!

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks so much Reba - I love that radio show!

[@alainmarchandise3078]

Merci pour cette interprétation toute en finesse !!!

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Merci beaucoup, Alain!

[@Tutorial_Gitar_Mudah]

Anda memainkan musik jazz dengan piano sangat indah. Beautiful.

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thank you very much!

[@JohnFred1964]

You just kill me with this version! Thousands of thanks for all your work for this YT channel! Each morning I get up and check my phone just to see if you have post another gem. Every time there is one, it makes my day.

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks - you made my day too!

[@aquilapacking]

Really enjoyed your insights and playing. Hope you don't stop uploading videos!

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks Aquila!

[@song4night]

You're a great artist, Ron. We painters talk about line, shape, value, color, edges, texture...I hear those principles related to music in your playing.

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks for the reminder that all art is related :)

[@song4night]

@@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453 True.

[@cyanmonk5016]

Omgg, I literally subscribed like 2 years ago, just patiently waiting for you to play Misty... Now my life is finally complete🛐. Thank you for a great video as always💟

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Hi Cyan - I think I remember you leaving a comment about that. I hope it was worth the wait!

[@brendaboykin3281]

Still one of my faves. Listen to Mathis one more time and allow yourself to be astounded by the note(and approach) after the instrumental section. Amazing(and unplanned/improvised by Johnny). Thank you for your presentation, Maestro. Beautiful arrangement and love the anecdotes, one of the best things about belonging to the Jazz community. Inspiration pure. 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

What a great swoop!

[@dwdei8815]

Very entertaining, and a great wee bunch of bedtime stories at the beginning to get us in the mood. Loved your reharmonisation and will look at it in depth (that and the touches of block chords). I was very excited when I heard the Oscar Peterson version, which hits a D major chord (instead of an E flat) straight on the nose, after the two introductory notes, and then he has a whole bar to slide back up the semitone. You've got an enviable "relaxed stride" touch which I could listen to for hours.

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks! I was lucky to study with Billy Taylor and a pianist/composer named Hale Smith, who both developed that relaxed stride touch in the late 1930s, before bebop.

[@randymcclanahan5087]

Loved it, including the stories. I ordered Dr. Taylor’s book and will look forward to reading it. Remind me to tell you my Misty story on Thursday! Not as good as yours, but it is an important tune to me! Welcome home!

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks Randy, and I'm looking forward to hearing your Misty story!

[@nickhoffmaster1278]

Been waiting on this one !

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Me too, so I could play this arrangement!

[@TheOrdener]

Thanks for the lesson. I love what you call reharmonization. I picked it up from piano works of Brahms. He’ll often use slightly different chords when a section is being repeated. Very effective.

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Yep, it comes from the classical composers, historically. Mozart's Rondo in A minor is one of the best, as well as Brahms.

[@denisebarajas3750]

I honestly found this video just while browsing recommendations. I’ve barely been taking some advanced jazz piano off and on for about a year. This song certainly takes me back. I totally loved all your stories as well. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks Denise - I'm glad you enjoyed this, and good luck with your jazz piano playing :)

[@insidejazzguitar8112]

That was a beautiful arrangement, and I love your stories. My mother used to sing a song to me a lot as a kid

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

It has a great lyric!

[@Lemonahsauce]

Loved this one! I am a new jazz pianist so this is very helpful! I will also take up that opportunity of taking that chance when called up, I study with the pianist "Stephen Scott" and he invited me to his gig this weekend and he said he might call me up to sit in on a tune, so if that does happen I will take it even though I'll be nervous as hell. One other thing, I was looking for a On Green Dolphin Street lesson on your channel, and you don't have one, I was wondering if you would be covering that tune anytime soon? Been learning that one

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Hi Lemonah. I'm glad this helps you in your journey into jazz! Good luck if and when you play in public! That's a good idea to do Greeon Dolphin Street. I'm not sure when, but I'll eventually do one.

[@DonaldTamMisterDee]

Beautifully played!

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks Donald!

[@Remi-B-Goode]

Hi, yesterday i played all of me, i always do the 2 5 1 with the b5 as you explained n the vid i think. yes it sounds better! Thanks for this new analysis of standard

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

I agree - it brings a different dimension to the song!

[@robbiethemann]

Get to see Wellstood in the end?

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Alas, I never did see him live, but I still enjoy his recordings.

[@eddiebonner5623]

OK Ron time for a cult following.

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Ha!