MOANIN, The Song That Changed My Life, Jazz Piano Tutorial

[@theRealMcG]

PS; it’s so great to hear this played and described the proper way.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for the affirmation!

[@landguardeagle22]

Your series of videos represents an entire legacy of jazz history and tradition. What a great contribution you have made. Forever grateful!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Greatest of comments...a millions thanks... and always swing loose!

[@SukanyaChakravarty-f5f]

Thank you so much! these tutorials are like therapy!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Glad you think so...thanks!

[@RootBeer757]

Great video! I really love the style of Bobby Timmons, his playing is really something special and super underrated, in my opinion. Would you consider ever doing some kind of video that goes over the styles of multiple jazz pianists (including Timmons) and showing what makes them all so unique?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment and request. You can also check out my playlists because I have made videos about a number of great jazz pianists. www.youtube.com/@KentHewittpiano88/playlists

[@sauxphilippe]

Merci Kent one more to work on with pleasure !You show all the fingerings that's very cool !Merci merci merci !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you too!

[@sauxphilippe]

@@KentHewittpiano88 i am fighting with this one until i get it (walking on your steps)en marchant sur tes pas in french at list i try !

[@massimobuonaiuto3566]

Truly inspirational your story about the banker, thank you for sharing. Best regards

[@KentHewittpiano88]

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[@BobMazzo]

great tutorial, thanks !

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you!

[@jameslockhart2223]

As funky as it gets!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Apprecaited!

[@davewhitesax]

Swing loose, Maestro! Love to Herbie the cat! Wish he could meet my beautiful Snowy cat who's been given a reprieve by the vet from what we thought was a very serious illness......just goes to show what playing a little piano to her and lots of love can do... and... YES!....Prayer! I guess that's why I got to love Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers so much and naturally Art Blakey and co. with that mixture of jazz/blues/gospel/swing etc it goes to the very soul. Btw I once studied Business & Finance and Law etc but wish I'd gone to Music College. I also served in the military but if I could go back in time and join a military band - some of my fav musicians in Britain served in the forces, in the bands of the Guards, etc.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for sharing your story...you are my brother...love and respect. Always swing loose.

[@andrewcampbell-bluespianop6741]

Nicely done Kent, sounds sweet!🔥🎶

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many thanks!

[@dutanada]

Love it , Sir !! Love the song so much!!👍👍👏👏❤️❤️

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much!

[@34rn357]

Hooray! I finally was able to buy your book. I had a lot of trouble with Apple Pay and I finally gave up on it and used the pp link. It worked! Downloading now-very happy to get it. I got the book and its appendices. I REALLY enjoy your videos. I am a guitar player and now I am very interested in jazz piano. Swing loose!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for buying my books...I'm glad you like my videos!

[@edzielinski]

Always great advice that hits the mark. Thanks Kent!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You are very welcome!

[@AdrRonda]

amazing video! and great tune! there is also another MOANIN impresive as well, the Mingus´ MOANIN.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes...he did write a differendt song with the same title.

[@Froi97Freixo]

Man this video has changed a lot about my perspective of life for music passionate.Just thank you Moanin from Mingus is a masterpiece too

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for telling me!

[@MrLordKennedy]

what a cute cat you have! thanks for the video! greetings from Russia!

[@ulianasadova7438]

greetings from terrorist state? lol

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Herbie is the best cat!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Click on read more to see previous comments on this video.. Sven Svensson 7 days ago This song is the definition of cool to me. When the B section hits in wow that's cool. Another tune like this with the blues over the swing feel is Timeline by Pat Metheny and Mike Brecker. 4 Reply Spencer Soloduka 7 days ago I had a similar experience. Studied engineering and was drawn into soul music by guys like Ray Charles and Billy Preston's nothing from nothing. Love the soulful stuff. Thanks for all the great content through the years! 2 Reply Marc Wasting Time 7 days ago moanin' is hands down one of my favorite jazz tunes of all time Reply Michael Julius 7 days ago Thanks Kent - great lesson on a classic tune. I need to adapt this into my guitar practice routine (somehow) 1 Reply Space Walden 7 days ago 'So Tired' and 'Born To Be Blue' should also deserve a tutorial, Thanks ! 2 Reply 1 reply Lu Na 7 days ago ur feeling it man.. so lovely to watch you play, and really interessting insights on this song! 1 Reply A.D Selinger 7 days ago great to see you revisiting this great piece. Many thanks, inspiring. Reply Zhartho 7 days ago beautifully played 1 Reply JacoF17 (James Frozen) 7 days ago (edited) Wow, super!!! Reply Cedz Imagination 7 days ago Yes!!! This song is about to change my life too Reply Bruce Jeric 6 days ago Great tune. Great playing! Love whenever you bring Herbie in. I have 8 cats now and most are black and whites. Love them all soooo…much. I have a new stray, came here a couple of months ago starving. All better now. Vets, fixed, all shots, plenty of food and most of al LOVE!! He follows me everywhere and likes to sleep on top. Of my old vintage Rhodes. So I put the top on and gave it to him. I found a Roland like yours and also picked up Yamaha P515. And I have my 6foot Boston grand. So having something to play on is never an issue. Keep swinging my brother Read more Reply neiljc7 7 days ago Could not agree with you more Kent! Was also pivotal in my discovery of jazz. The tension of the blues-abandon combined with the depths-of-your-soul changes in the bridge are among the most expressive in Hard Bop. Blakey version with full complement of solos is mind-blowing every time. Many Thanks for giving this gem its due! 2 Reply Patrick Romano 7 days ago Love this!!! Reply Eduardo Sposito 7 days ago Great Kent!!!! Muchas gracias!! 1 Reply Brett Breet 7 days ago Love your origin story! Reply bob blues 7 days ago Great Kent, Thank you!! Peace my Brother. Reply Durome E. R. 20 hours ago Great! Reply IamP3ngu1n 7 days ago "Mr. Herb" ! The Jazz Ranch is where the COOL cats hang-out ...meow , meow ! Reply Allan Taylor 6 days ago Cool cat! Reply

[@rickrocketts183]

Wow that was cool.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much!

[@NYGiantsDiEhArD]

Hey Kent. Have you ever covered My One And Only Love by Coltrane? I think that would be a beautiful song under your hands.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Great song. Thanks for the request. Go here for my complete list: www.youtube.com/@KentHewittpiano88/playlists

[@AdrRonda]

thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure!

[@marilynharris4118]

LOVE this, KH!! The song/record that changed MY life was JUST BE OURSELVES by Dreams (1972) - amazing tune that made me hear things very differently! 🎵🎶

[@marilynharris4118]

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[@kennyfrien-i]

Moanin' is the best, as is the K.H., of course! As for "just be ourselves," yeah! Great tune, coincidentally I was playing around with it on the piano yesterday. Local Chicago-style horn band I was in played it for a while at gigs just out of high school, as you said about 1972! Dreams really was the start of my gravitation toward loving "real jazz :)" ---too bad they only made 2 albums.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the comment!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

If I ever get time...I'll check it out...thanks!

[@danielgoossens]

This version is great, thanks. Is there a reason why Ray Bryant's version is rarely cited ?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Ray Bryant is not that well known....it's too bad...I agree...he was great.

[@paulward1586]

Nice!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks!

[@humblemai2211]

Please make a simple jazz improvisation of Moaning...thanks

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the request!

[@MrFedemoral]

Hi kent!, i dont know you, but i love you man! im touched by your story that you were a banker.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me...it was a big sacrifice.

[@humblemai2211]

Love you much

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many thanks!

[@Lobishomem]

Beautiful version, thanks Kent. As a guitarist before studying piano I first heard this from Ronnie Earl. If you don’t know it it’s worth checking out. i just become a subscriber tô your channel . Thanks again

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the info!

[@theRealMcG]

Can I ask; what are the two passing chords in bar 4 of the bridge going into the Bb min 9, at about 7:24 in this video? It sounds SO good!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Cm7-B7alt...just chromatic passing chords to the Bbm7.

[@Sutiibunns]

Hello dear Kent, been a fan for a while and was wondering if you ever plan on covering Louis Primas I ain't got nobody, been in love with this tune for a while and would love to learn it myself but I am an amateur. Either way Love your work hope you keep on pushing that knowledge out to the world good sir.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I haved heard the song. What makes you attracted to it? It's not a jazz standard...more a pop tune...but I very good one.

[@raphael-pianoschool1951]

Hello. I love your jazz method, and I propose it to my students. But what do you think about the John Mehegan's method.? Is it also important to study this technics too ? Thank for your answer

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes, I studied with John and have his books. He was the premier teacher in the 50's and 60's He taught Chick Corea and many others. His book only had chord changes...no melodies...which is different from mine. I think mine is more up to date and practical ...that's my pitch.

[@marcuskiller9636]

Really?

[@firstanama4573]

The sheet music for moanin on your site is this version you are playing ?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I never play a song literally from scores...however the score on my website is close to what I'm playing.

[@philburpalooza8]

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