The Smallest Giant in Jazz History...

[@baffourappiah3853]

Michel Petruciani is one of the greatest inspirations in music. To play at that level when everytime you play it hurts. That's some crazy determination.

[@elliotkozary]

This is so true! it’s amazing that he continued playing even though it hurt to play, and now we get to listen to his music

[@caseybedney]

Had a grad student give a remarkable masterclass on Petrucciani and heard a lot about him. What a killin' pianist !!

[@elliotkozary]

He’s an absolute heavy pianist. I wish I could have been at that masterclass, that would have been super interesting!!

[@BlakeThompsonMusic]

Great video, man. I really dig Petrucciani's music. His solo version of Autumn Leaves off of "Concerts Inedits: Solo - Trio (Live)" is a masterpiece in itself, definitely my favorite cover of that standard. Thanks again, keep up the great work.

[@elliotkozary]

Thanks so much man! I’ll have to check out that track

[@shaniab06]

I really love your editing style with these videos so far! I never heard of Michel but i'm even more curious about him now esp after hearing how he played despite breaking his bones :0 that's some real dedication right there!

[@elliotkozary]

Thankyou so much, I’m glad you think my editing style is cool, cause I’m still getting used to editing 😂 definitely check out his music, it’s all amazing

[@doobeedoo2]

Another great video. I had thought that the greatest jazz giant was Chick Webb, but I see that it is a competitive field. Webb is still astonishing. In 1934, pretty much at the dawn of the swing era, before Benny Goodman has a radio show I think, and hardly a decade since Louis Armstrong started recording under his own name without drums, Webb was leading a big band and thumping out dance music nightly at the Savoy. I'm going to link to his Stompin' at the Savoy. Later recordings of it--from Benny Goodman's in the 30s to Ella's in the late 50s, were much more sedate and polite; Webb's was raucous, and he could barely be seen behind the bandstand. I think putting out music that delighted and celebrated Harlem's young passionate dancers is an underestimated achievement because this was a sound that no one had ever heard before, and because it was so astonishing there were hundreds of songs written to celebrate "rhythm" music and Harlem at that time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJi7ZpKtlrBgY9k

[@doobeedoo2]

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[@elliotkozary]

It’s true, Chick Webb was also a jazz giant that had a small stature and to do what he did was amazing!!

[@arlandsc8316]

GOAT

[@elliotkozary]

Indeed he is

[@nathanaellukegriffin]

Great vid Elliot i learned a lot!

[@elliotkozary]

Thankyou! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@AronMace]

hilariously bad thumbnail- really top notch

[@elliotkozary]

Please let me know what makes the thumbnail bad so I can improve!

[@ericboise5968]

Caravan

[@elliotkozary]

This is also one of my favourite tunes that Michel plays!

[@ericboise5968]

@@elliotkozary he does it sooo well

[@ericboise5968]

I've just come across the most amazing video I've EVER seen. "Jayson Krutman plays Caravan (massive drum solo)

[@elliotkozary]

I’ll give it a watch!

[@ericboise5968]

@@elliotkozary you'll love it

[@halcyonacoustic7366]

I came across his trio in Tokyo album 10 years ago and he blew my mind then. Wish he could’ve stayed with us long enough for me to get into jazz.

[@halcyonacoustic7366]

With Steve Gadd and Anthony Jackson

[@halcyonacoustic7366]

Cantabile is my favorite from that album. The series of suspensions is so, so satisfying.

[@halcyonacoustic7366]

I transcribed the chords for the whole thing of Cantabile. A section: G/D C/E G/D B(no7)#9 (or F7b5) Emi A/B Emi A7sus4 A7 D7sus4 D7 G/D C/E G/D Repeat A Section B Section: G+ G7 Bdim/C Cmi/G Cdim/F# B/F# F7b5->3 Esus4 Emi Cmi/Eb D G Chorus over just A section, Skip a bunch of the sus chords and simplify in the blowing.

[@elliotkozary]

The trio in Tokyo album is also one of my favourites, all his solos are just incredible!! I think home is one of my favourite tracks from that album