The Best Jazz Theory Teacher Ever

[@jonasaras]

I've transcribed a LOT of Hank Jones (hundreds of solos and heads). There's a reason why Oscar Peterson and Keith Jarrett both admired his playing. His solo piano playing is among the best. It has elements of swing, Tatum, and bebop. He even played "outside" on the sides he did with Ron Carter and Tony Williams. His playing on Rhythm changes is evil!

[@candidlens]

Do you have any transcriptions to share or sell? He's one of my favorites.

[@jonasaras]

@@candidlens I’ve done 127 solos, and that’s not counting the transcriptions of his chord changes and melodies on standards. They’re just treble clef, and they’re hand-written very clearly. I’ve not had the change to scan it to PDFs. That in itself would be a large project

[@rgraham9792]

“Worth the price of admission right there!” so true!

[@nezkeys79]

I remember when I was in Uni learning big band for the first time I used to talk about these "polychords" or "slash chords" with a triad over a shell to another musician in the band I wrote for example F# minor in the RH as part of a C13b9#11. This other musician asked why F#m and when I explained it was C7 shell with an F#m minor triad he wouldn't let it go as if I was dumb and just didnt understand what I was saying. "It's not F#m though" whilst laughing He kept trying to say I should write all the extensions out instead. Even though this was an initial learning tool I still use things like this 20 years on if a triad is identifiable

[@etiennechagnon]

I absolutely love this series of videos where you analyze solos from the masters! Each one is a great lesson and a practice motivation. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these 🙌🏻

[@tomgiles1484]

Ron Carter is digging it at 2:09.

[@pondereastmusic]

I saw Hank Jones and Frank Wess at Iridium in 2008, around the time they had released their second Hank & Frank albums. It was billed as the Jazz Masters Salute the Jazz Composers. They played almost all Jerome Kern tunes that night, but tossed in a Blue Monk as well. I was front table, close enough to touch the stage. They played at a transcendent level, though i know I'm biased.

[@mrcneale]

Hadn't heard of him until today when I found a recording of him playing "I didn't know what time it was" on youtube ....I'm in!

[@et1908]

I've always wanted to find out why Hank Jones has been my favorite pianist out of other hundreds of impressive jazz virtuosos. I'm so happy that someone like you posted about him. Thank you.

[@reisserjean-michelakabeeth8551]

Hank Jones, one of the greatest pianist of the XX Century for very sure !!! And he got some dues to the public only since the 70's ... very late ... but got it. But among the musicians, since he recorded in first sides in 1944 with Hot Lips page, he immediately was in high demand and revered by all the musicians in every style possible. Thank GOD !!! Thanks for this great show !!!!

[@jarbasgoulartdecastro9104]

Adam ,your lessons are better and better and better.Thank you very much,my friend!!!

[@Maddie01022]

You and Peter have given us several of the best jazz music theory lessons ever

[@reacionario2026]

Thank you Adam! Thank you Open Studio!

[@JeromeFe]

Amazing solo. So beautiful

[@starrybenchstudios]

Well appreciated

[@reacionario2026]

Oh men, can't wait. This will be awesome. ❤️❤️❤️

[@chrisharrison809]

He’s straight up the greatest. It’s just so beautiful nonstop. No nonsense in there.

[@Usefulmusic]

Peterson said he learned how to accompany listening to Hank when touring with JATP. Hank was the go-to accompanist for singers.

[@pbenson56fran]

Thank you.

[@francisrichard5282]

Thank you Adam, this is so great! You made my day, my week… my year!

[@MarkEisenman]

GREAT!

[@etzenhammer]

Hank Jones is criminally underrated

[@misterree1443]

I love your love of music and Hanks playing. Great video.

[@MrArchonta]

Excellent.

[@tsmberk]

Wow- incredible solo! Thanks!

[@amjjc]

Sounds like a Claire De Lune reference in bar 14. Thanks for the great lesson

[@kwenzasibeko8050]

Amazing tutorial

[@musterionsurly]

yes! like the Man himself, all class.

[@freein2339]

He was a master of "setting up" a tune...

[@arataka57]

Great lesson, and I'm a guitar player! What program are you using for the music scrolling. Thank you.

[@louisvillechimneyrepair676]

wow, yes this interests me. I have ears!! :)

[@BeauShelbyandFlyy]

Polka Dots and Moonbeams is classy asf!

[@patrickcunningham618]

ty

[@reub2338]

12:35 Claire de Lune quotation!!

[@danielayalamusic]

I never actually transcribed any hank jones solos but I gotta start right away! can anybody recommend good solos to start with?

[@johankriel406]

His playing on Cannonball Adderleys “Somethin’ else” is superb. He plays a solo in the middle and end of ‘Autumn leaves’. Simple phrases over simple changes giving a lot to learn from. Enjoy!!

[@alilotfi7974]

5:37 hip lesson !

[@eternalrainbow-cj3iu]

What about the matice of Joey Geniuscat Callerazzoooo????

[@NaiduKa17]

Hank, Thad, and Elvin. There must have been something in the water at their place...

[@markbra]

There is today :-( They are from Michigan)

[@nezkeys79]

Never heard of Hank Jones 😢 I feel noob

[@paulfonseca1389]

What type of equipment do you use to slow the recordings so you are able to translate the solos

[@nezkeys79]

Playing the C minor triad over the Am7 implies Am7b5?

[@iandodds693]

Yeah that's what I thought.

[@TheOwenValentine]

Awesome! Which album???

[@GaxtonOkobah]

I wish I could sight read...

[@CrossBonesAlex]

💯🎶👌

[@juwonnnnn]

👍

[@Diogolindir]

Omg

[@kristerman]

Don't disrepect Barry Harris like that :)

[@guidemeChrist]

He's p cool but he' not Barry Harris

[@guitarsofold100]

First half bar and its so pitchy I had to turn off!! Can't you hear that??