Take the 'A' Train - Insanely Difficult Jazz Piano Arrangement by Jacob Koller with Sheet Music

[@krabdgaler7947]

Genuinely astonished at how clean this it - every note is so distinct

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@ayokay123]

ESPECIALLY when he strides.

[@JayHowdy]

When it hits the fast swing section, that was amazing and incredible

[@mimi-wm6lz]

コーラーさんのピアノはずっと聴いていても疲れないです。力の抜け具合がとても気持ち良いです。

[@a.dejesus792]

Every time I hear you play, I learn some new.

[@FoncuMelakarta]

The sound is the best I've heard in KZbin in a long time, super clean and perfect reverb; the arrangement as incredible as always. Thank you for the work 👌

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@加藤実千代-o4m]

最近 ジェイコブさんのピアノの沼にはまりました。どのアレンジも心地良いです。近々楽譜も購入して いろいろ参考にさせて頂きます。🎶

[@a.dejesus792]

DAMN Jacob, this was . . . is incredible. This is the most awesome arrangement of "Take the A Train" I have ever heard. You are one of the greatest pianists I have every heard. And I absolutely love your style. You definitely are unique. And please keep um comin!. Big, big fan.

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@HattoriHanzo62]

I agree with you: I will never listen to "take the A train" in the same way as before having listened to this interpretation.

[@sebastianlionelmartinez6305]

is it me or the video is a bit sped up?

[@oscarrichard4505]

As a musician i think you're so underwatched I never saw a so much virtuos pianist before so please keep sharing videos it's a real pleasure you deserve 10000 times more

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@Sliverism]

your expressions are what makes the videos, so much enthusiasm and groovin

[@Roarshark12]

BRAVOOOOOO!!! I *love* the technical precision in your playing :) Your dynamics are on-point, too, which seems amazing because you keep the precision /and/ the dynamics all at speed. Aside from listening, I had just as much fun watching you stick the landing (and not just mashing, but keeping respect of each note's particular volume) on all those hard notes.

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@a.dejesus792]

Your playing is very inspirational Jacob. Thanks for that. Feels like freedom.

[@HattoriHanzo62]

The best Christmas present and the best execution I've ever heard

[@mikiu5993]

選曲もアレンジも たまに映る楽しそうな姿も 全部全部素敵でした!

[@Bejman13]

I learned the entire song. I’m not even close to sounding like this, and I don’t think I ever will. I can’t move my fingers nearly fast and precise enough to get the same sound Mr. Koller has. But I gotta say, this is a phenomenal arrangement that I will be able to whip out for the rest of my life.

[@CTRUSeverydayminMusic]

너무 좋다! Very Nice! Wunderbar!

[@fdcw119]

Wondeful ! Every piece you play has your personal touch. Keep going.

[@VulcanLogic]

I played this myself at the Aquinas Jazz festival in 1995, but that was in a 19 piece full ensemble similar tempo to 1:44. Solo in front on 5,000 people as principal keyboardist, but just 4 bars. Nailed it. But not remotely as well as you did. Kudos, sir.

[@ezraksatrya6424]

Leegggiiitttt. I like that you incorporate many styles

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@chuanli7526]

YES YES YES. First fly me to the moon, finally A Train. Maybe Manhattan next? These are perfect for moving on to more advanced after learning the basic versions from fabrizio

[@stephenking7726]

Great, as always. I found your channel a while back because KZbin kept putting your Pink Panther video on my feed. I avoided it for the longest time because of the "insanely difficult" description. Such superlatives are a pet peeve of mine (along with instruments in random locations), but when I finally gave in and watched it, I decided it was a pretty accurate description. It fits this arrangement, as well. One of the parts of your playing that impresses me the most is how relaxed your hands are, whether playing big chords or fast scales. That's clearly on display in this video. Wonderful arrangement and playing!

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thanks for giving it a chance. I know what you are saying. I use those titles in a half joking manner.

[@Radiatoron88]

Stunningly gifted pianist and arranger!

[@Origen17]

Dude - your technique is soooo efficient. Well done.

[@Mignuke]

Definitely getting the new book! Thank you for posting the great content

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thanks Alexander!

[@DocWilson1974]

Amazingly well thought out! I love the stride feel of it with syncopation in the right hand. Makes it "feel" like a train!! So very clean, and the passing notes you incorporate are brilliant. I've been waiting for you to tackle this song, and you've knocked it out of the park. Hat's off to you, Jacob!!

[@stephaniewhite9526]

Jacob... This is such an awesome arrangement. I am now loving playing jazz on the piano.. You have shown me a whole new world to study with my piano. Thank you.ありがとうございます.

[@a.dejesus792]

Thanks for that Jacob. Awesome.

[@onlypiano432]

excellent

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@dannydavis8577]

There can be nothing too wrong with a Universe that produces a talent such as yours.

[@MH-wv8vb]

ピアノが生きてるみたい、、楽しくなります☺️いつもありがとうございます🥳

[@jcf20010]

I would love to hear you take on some of T. Monk compositions such as "Rhythm a Ning" or "Ruby My Dear". Just fantastic and makes me wish I could relive my life and learn how to play the piano like this.

[@devonwright52]

I'm glad to have known you in person Jacob, you keep Piano alive in my soul and I have a baby grand that I almost got rid of if not for listening to you play again. Please don't ever stop posting. I hope to see you again if you come visit I'd love to see you and my dad at a gig again.

[@Sagami_205]

前弾いたことがありますが学生の私には到底真似できないようなアレンジで感動しました！かっこいいです！

[@garysandiego]

Wow! Brilliant. Beyond amazed.

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@HojichalatteJP]

Aトレインをこんなに格好良く弾けるなんて思ってもみなかった。 バッキングが電車の音っぽくなるとこ好きだなあ。

[@donitabell3877]

Jacob, you are amazing! Really lightening quick at 03:27-04:15. Fantastic!

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@TheRoneZone]

So. freaking. badass. dude. Thank you for all you do!

[@HattoriHanzo62]

Thank you very much also for talking to us! Now we know you better.

[@rapunzelz5520]

Refreshing. And I cant think of a superlative good enough for this artistry.

[@みつこ-w3o]

ステキです❗ アレンジが心地いいですね✨

[@JacobKollerMusic]

ありがとうございます！

[@remuspierre7573]

Excellent performance

[@stewartcaldwell5299]

Great! The acoustic tile is worth it!

[@jackmeginniss6327]

That is beautiful. Love the chord voicings in that arrangement.

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@jackmeginniss6327]

Jacob Koller / The Mad Arranger My pleasure. Thanks for posting!

[@matthewnedlwonk]

Straight from your soul right down to your fingers. 👏

[@jirehkoshy8076]

I learned how to play this arrangement by ear. It’s sounds great!

[@jasonpriddle]

That was completely bonkers 🤩

[@joseramonagravelasco9348]

Siempre disfruto con tus arreglos, siempre

[@いっちー-p4y]

ジェイコブさんのAトレが聞けて幸せです！！枯葉とかSpain辺りとかの定番なJazz曲辺りも聞いてみたいです。

[@kunoknollenbuddler2167]

I have to say, I don't know much about Jazz. I don't like Jazz very much. But every single piece, you arranged and shared with us on this channel makes me wonder, why I don't like Jazz. You are the only artist, which Jazz made it in to my ears on a way, I' m able to like. I would love to learn more about your thoughts to bring a usual song up to your Arrangements. And it would be a realy great deal to me, to have the direct comparison between the original song (played by you) and that piece of art, you had made. To me your Arrangements are outstandig and your skills on piano too. Your sound is beautiful and one of the best pianosounds I've ever heard.

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Wow. Thanks for the comment. I'm glad I was able to make jazz work for you.

[@stagnantmilk]

This is incredible

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@avrahamkorchia9660]

amazing ! perfect

[@vfvfrus6459]

superb!

[@cns7139]

Astonishing

[@Compedgesaalbach13]

Superb !

[@honestgoat]

I would really love to see what you could do with Giant Steps. Tommy Flanagan did a pretty good job considering. But you might just be the first pianist I've seen crazy enough to be able to actually keep up with Coltranes changes.

[@Danaani]

Agreed 200%

[@noahmay7708]

People can and do play Giant Steps, it's not some coveted impossible thing (though it is challenging.)

[@mrsushiman226]

The Ronnie O'sullivan of jazz piano

[@uededrac]

Brilliant!!!

[@benkarlsson7767]

Dear Jacob You are Aaaaamaziiing 🎶🎶🎶🤩🤗🤗Thaaanxxx a Million 4 Sharing🤗God Bless Youuu🤗@Psalm 96🙏🎶👑🙏

[@peterfung1855]

very interesting style, not necessarily my taste but it's amazingly arranged!!! keep up the good work

[@rogerjamesmusic]

That intro is sick!

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@BintangMelodySurabaya]

I love your jazz piano arrangement very much Jacob .... Every repetition song have different style accompaniment from simple accompaniment, walking bass, ragtime, you put it all to the song... Btw, do you have any daily practice recommendation maybe someday you can share it to all of us... Thanks... I'm great fans from Surabaya, Indonesia.

[@cmeyerowitz]

That was AMAZING, loved your interpretation and crazy chops. Visit Nashville please

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Would love to play there!

[@にゃんこ-n6w]

リクエストです！ ディズニーの曲とかメドレーをよかったら弾いて欲しいです😍

[@grazyrichntt]

Awesome 🤩😍

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@towmoe]

Really great arrangement! How much of these are improvised in terms of chord voicings or baselines for example?

[@PianoVI]

Hey Jacob! Amazing work as usual! Are there recordings of some of the other works from this book? (I'm hoping to especially give Autumn Leaves a listen)

[@sanglito4828]

amazing, as usual

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@stevenamoikon8594]

Ow man ! Great job ! 👌🏾👌🏾

[@JacobKollerMusic]

steven Amoikon thank you!

[@mcbainst]

%100 FIRE!!!

[@admiralcapn]

You got yerself another sub

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Awesome! Thanks for subscribing...

[@josevi5835]

Now I am sure that Jacob is a badass player.

[@SpencerTwiddy]

I'd put my money on you as the best arranger in the world right now!

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@HattoriHanzo62]

you like to win the easy bet!

[@soundflowrelax]

Fantastic!!

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@tinalai1791]

Nice performance

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@MostlyIC]

I don't generally like it when someone says something is "insanely ..." , but in this case I think its appropriate, this arrangement is truly insanely awesome. I did get to see Errol Garner and Oscar Peterson when they were still alive, now Jacob Koller is on my bucket list.

[@madsaleksander7781]

very good

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@oscarrichard4505]

Didn't find a better pianist in the entire world

[@kylernice1505]

2:06 Jacob muttering the spells he needs to maintain his godly skills

[@ewallt]

Sweet!

[@jmarcosoliver]

so much impressive

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@TheWFamilyMusic]

veeeery nice!

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@patrickflores5722]

Nice

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thank you!

[@BigPappaAaron]

I'd love to hear this reharm in a full big band arrangement

[@新田良-b8w]

良いですね。 ウイスキーを飲みながらベランダで聴くとうっとりします。

[@JacobKollerMusic]

良いですね。

[@jun_ezz]

Really reminds me of Mathis Picard's playing on A Train with Wynton Marsalis using all those whole tone licks and weird chords

[@ghostyoda970]

This is so much better than that random flashy solo he plays though

[@rocketman4315]

Wow!

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Thanks Andy!

[@おけ-g9t]

ほんとに最高！！！

[@JacobKollerMusic]

ありがとうございます！

[@yique8563]

will you post all arrangement video?

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Yes

[@ckj761127]

Looking forward to the Autumn Leaf

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Me too! What a cool tune.

[@deek1524]

WOW!!!

[@ZainDewsi]

Will there ever be sheet music for your black Orpheus arrangement?

[@JacobKollerMusic]

At some point yes.

[@victorvargas49]

😱Bomba!!!👍

[@tonybrain5884]

How can ı buy those books version of e-book or pdf. I can't find books couse of I'm living in Turkey.

[@JacobKollerMusic]

Click the link in the description. You can buy the PDF ebook on the site.

[@maugli4408]

Hello Jacob I want to order your music collection but I wanted to ask if there is delivery to Azerbaijan?

[@清掃員-j6d]

リクエストです！Queenの曲を弾いて欲しいです！

[@JacobKollerMusic]

ありがとうございます！We Will Rock Youをやったのですが、他の曲もチャレンジしてみたいです！

[@清掃員-j6d]

こちらこそありがとうございます！楽しみに待ってます！

[@levarhiggs3174]

are there audio recordings that match all of the written arrangements in the book?

[@hoyatto323]

いつも楽しみに視聴させていただいてます。 キレイな音色に感動しています。 勝手なリクエストなのですがゲームのSimCityの音楽はいかがでしょう？

[@JacobKollerMusic]

ありがとうございます！

[@stablerslayer1]

Wow

[@cris3cara3]

Amazing!!! 🤩 Have you heard/do you know of the Zelda games music? In particular, it would be so awesome if you could play a medley from the Zelda Breath of the Wild game! There’s so much piano in the compositions, I think you’d kill it!

[@herbrata7376]

I wonder why I like Jacob Koller's version best?

[@mohdrizaramlee]

Whaaaaatttttttttttt? Holy Gosh!