There will never be another piano solo like this

[@crystal4o681]

If you pretend the start of the video is the actual start of the song, it looks like everyone is super hyped by the sax player playing 4 notes

[@iliyajavadian]

at least he played them beautifully lol

[@TheAffluenza]

I guess it’s subjective but this was really exhilarating in my opinion. His ideas are executed with such unbelievable rhythmic precision. You can tap in and just appreciate his flow even if you’re struggling to follow the harmonic intent.

[@iliyajavadian]

@@TheAffluenza Exactly! if you slow it down on KZbin, you'll finally understand how precise this guy is!

[@iliyajavadian]

hey! the pdf is available on my website: iliyajavadian.com

[@dactylntrochee]

@TheAffluenza The harmonic intent posed ZERO problem for me. The very model of clarity. (Of course, I know the song already, and it's a regular harmonic pattern. I can't speak for the less cultivated listener.)

[@youngpaderewski3668]

That was one helluva piano solo.

[@iliyajavadian]

Mahesh is extraordinary!

[@therealtruetwelfth798]

All while checking his text messages

[@cadriver2570]

Looks like iRealPro on an iPhone 3 haha

[@iliyajavadian]

that's just how pro he is lol

[@KenishiroMashiba]

😂

[@henry1138]

now sure if you’re joking, but considering how good this guy is, it’s kinda nuts he needs ireal for this song it’s a super common standard

[@cadriver2570]

@@henry1138 might be another tune, who knows

[@shay4178]

The first time I heard this solo was in high school and our entire high school jazz band was shocked at how incredible it was. It's nice to see it pop up on my feed again.

[@iliyajavadian]

it IS incredible! thank you for watching

[@andrespena582]

Maan, I'm so glad I'm not the only fan of this solo. I've been returning to that video every once in a while for inspiration and that solo certainly is one of my favorites.

[@iliyajavadian]

@@andrespena582 I still listen to the whole thing every 2 days or so! glad you feel the same

[@iliyajavadian]

hey! the pdf is available on my website: iliyajavadian.com

[@jasondickinson4132]

There will never ever again be anything so damn JAZZY!

[@iliyajavadian]

Never! 🔥

[@iliyajavadian]

hey! the pdf is available on my website: iliyajavadian.com

[@rohanbuch2344]

I’m glad I’m not the only who liked this solo the most, although all of them were phenomenal. I still hum this solo 10 years later every now and then, that’s how tasty it was

[@iliyajavadian]

@@rohanbuch2344 I didn't expect someone to be such a fan! I'm glad!

[@ronricherson6685]

That's a lot of humming

[@iliyajavadian]

hey! the pdf is available on my website: iliyajavadian.com

[@happycat8373]

I love the Birk’s Works quote in there

[@iliyajavadian]

Did you hear the One Note Samba quote too?

[@mcinshadley]

I saw Arturo perform at the Iron Horse in Northampton MA about 30 years ago . . . he looks older than I remember :) I remember some very long solos and he even scatted on a number of tunes.

[@iliyajavadian]

@@mcinshadley Wow! thank you for sharing the memory with us ♥️

[@JudyK1]

Truly outstanding!

[@SFLogicNinja]

Holy smokes. That was very, very, very well done. WOW.

[@iliyajavadian]

He is one of a kind!

[@ram.shac.kl.e]

That was amazing. If possible, could you perhaps upload your transcription as a pdf? Lots of good voicings and vocabulary to be found here.

[@iliyajavadian]

@@ram.shac.kl.e thank you! of course, I'll be making a website with all the transcriptions. I could inform you when it's up if you want.

[@srigato]

@@iliyajavadianvery well

[@iliyajavadian]

hey! the pdf is available on my website: iliyajavadian.com

[@srigato]

@@iliyajavadian thanks!!

[@eriksnip1243]

Yep agree, very nice solo!! Thanks for sharing. Health and wisdom to all, Erik the Netherlands

[@iliyajavadian]

@@eriksnip1243 it is! you're welcome. thank you for listening

[@iliyajavadian]

hey! the pdf is available on my website: iliyajavadian.com

[@zitherzon2121]

"E flat is the best key." says Jimi Hendrix, Tony Iommi, Eddie Van Halen, oh ...and every piano guy! Excellent play and transcription here. I like to watch. Don't tell. Send more!

[@iliyajavadian]

Thank you for the compliment. and oh! it's c minor 🤓 😂

[@MrsAhrim]

Got to love that One Note Samba quote.

[@iliyajavadian]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed that!

[@danieljow3510]

Where at? The B-flats at the end?

[@iliyajavadian]

​@@danieljow3510 from measure 32!

[@danieljow3510]

@@iliyajavadian ohh today I learned that that rhythm I learned in the HS arrangement I played was p different

[@iliyajavadian]

@@danieljow3510 it's a very fun song!

[@RegularVideo]

Amazing solo and amazing transcription!!!

[@iliyajavadian]

@@RegularVideo thank you!!

[@stevekudlo1464]

I ask, what is hidden in the heart of this music? A mystery.😮

[@iliyajavadian]

a mystery indeed!

[@f.innegan9265]

That is some sweet music right there

[@iliyajavadian]

sweeter than candy

[@WIUBenny35]

I always loved this solo! The old KPLU studio!

[@iliyajavadian]

i love their music

[@SeanParker07]

Watching a video with Arturo Sandoval reacting that much to someone else’s amazing playing is awesome

[@iliyajavadian]

it's so fun to watch him react to literally any player playing solos!

[@avohill4]

Simply terrific, in every way. Bravo.

[@iliyajavadian]

indeed!

[@Ranger1216]

Mahesh needs to be recognized….

[@iliyajavadian]

of course! that's half the point of my transcription! to show his genius...

[@davidlawrence3560]

Whaaat? Unbelievable 😢

[@iliyajavadian]

so true

[@estoico629]

Uffff que discurso más bacano 💥!!!

[@iliyajavadian]

it is! 🙌

[@Robert-ts2ef]

Great talent there. 👍😊

[@iliyajavadian]

definitely! thanks for watching

[@williambunter3311]

Wonderful!

[@iliyajavadian]

cheers!

[@samuelele]

The title ain‘t lying

[@iliyajavadian]

never

[@ClassicalOJazz]

Great!!!

[@iliyajavadian]

thanks for watching

[@beachthor1]

Video title checks out.

[@iliyajavadian]

glad you agree

[@wyatony]

Incredible

[@iliyajavadian]

YES!

[@Saghar_zare]

Bravo 👏

[@iliyajavadian]

@@Saghar_zare thank you ♥️

[@innestomlinson6638]

Crazy good

[@iliyajavadian]

cheers!

[@joelocascio]

Lovely!

[@iliyajavadian]

@@joelocascio isn't it! 🍷

[@joelocascio]

@@iliyajavadian Yessir, it is. Just subscribed to your channel.

[@iliyajavadian]

​@@joelocascio that means a lot man thank you ❤

[@VeronikaPianist]

Fantastic👍💯

[@iliyajavadian]

@@VeronikaPianist thank you for watching

[@albertorodriguez3927]

I love now angry the guy sounds at the beginning of the original when Arturo says "we start playing? Okay! 😊" and the guy just hits a hard "yes 🗿"

[@iliyajavadian]

@@albertorodriguez3927 I LOVE the beginning too! 😂♥️

[@PiotrBarcz]

Everyone is transcribing this old broadcast all of a sudden xD

[@iliyajavadian]

@@PiotrBarcz Everyone? I just thought I stumbled on a jem and decided to transcribe the piano solo.

[@PiotrBarcz]

@@iliyajavadian Someone did the trumpet solo only a few days ago I think xD Looks like the algorithm spiked it and everyone who hadn't seen it before is seeing it all within a few days.

[@iliyajavadian]

@@PiotrBarcz oh I see

[@michaelz9604]

Can somebody explain what he’s doing here? Is there a specific scale that he’s using? Because I find it hard to believe any human can do this just by using their ears.

[@iliyajavadian]

he's mostly using chord scales, chord outlines, chromatic approaches, some quotes here n there, rhythmic motives and eventually builds up the speed

[@iliyajavadian]

hey! the pdf is available on my website: iliyajavadian.com

[@rephill54]

Hell, jazz must be easy to play. Just hit any series of keys and a dissonant chord every now and then and you are golden.

[@iliyajavadian]

of course! use bad posture and you're there

[@myhumbleopinion1036]

👏👏👏

[@iliyajavadian]

❤

[@isabelleleymarie2074]

Who is the pianist?

[@jman12849]

Mahesh Balasooyria

[@iliyajavadian]

Mahesh Balasooriya

[@osijames5095]

Keith Jarett would be proud

[@larseriksson1184]

where can i get a copy of the transcription

[@iliyajavadian]

hey! the pdf is available on my website: iliyajavadian.com

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@iliyajavadian]

@@debralynnpaxton5238 🙏🏻

[@ALFREDBECHARD-s3s]

JOYOUS

[@iliyajavadian]

thank you!

[@grahamclark3600]

If you dont know what jazz is then listen to this.

[@iliyajavadian]

pretty much sums jazz up

[@jamesmitchell6925]

Lots of those rhythms are written incorrectly.

[@iliyajavadian]

@@jamesmitchell6925 let me know which ones and I'll fix them in a comment.

[@robertgriffiths6842]

Check out Oscar Peterson in 😮😮

[@iliyajavadian]

well his solos could definitely be considered "better" but this guy's solo was very unique!

[@ulrichvansuntum9606]

Really good! I wonder whether he plays after notes or are the notes generated by any software from his playing?

[@iliyajavadian]

@@ulrichvansuntum9606 Neither! it's my transcription of his improvisation! he does not play after the notes and the notes aren't "generated", they are written by me! hope that helps!

[@iliyajavadian]

hey! the pdf is available on my website: iliyajavadian.com

[@1stlast290]

Wowwwwww mad respect. I’m a pianist but that’s another level for improv

[@iliyajavadian]

he's just THAT guy 😂

[@jtg2525]

Is that the original iPhone lol

[@iliyajavadian]

THE iPhone 😂

[@supranormal_]

what a pocket 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@iliyajavadian]

@@supranormal_ it's phenomenal!

[@robgrenville1432]

Where is the melody? Clever running the changes, but where is the song? 🤨

[@iliyajavadian]

There are some quotes in there. personally i like it this way, rather than playing the melody that already has been played.

[@Marc-yn8nd]

Yeah , hopefully never 😂😂

[@iliyajavadian]

@@Marc-yn8nd is that supposed to be compliment? lol

[@Marc-yn8nd]

@@iliyajavadian Naa men i'm just joking ! I'm a more of a Bud Powell disciple. It's just a different approche. I know i should keep my mouth shut somtimes. Great solo anyway. (But please no more of that!)😉

[@iliyajavadian]

@@Marc-yn8nd I will definitely upload more of that! 😂 and Bud Powell stuff too!

[@EarlLedden]

How did anyone transcribe this? Was this done by the piano software"

[@iliyajavadian]

@@EarlLedden I transcribed this! Just my ears.

[@EarlLedden]

Well, don’t overlook your brains! Fantastic.

[@iliyajavadian]

​@@EarlLedden Haha exactly! thank you very much ❤

[@iliyajavadian]

hey! the pdf is available on my website: iliyajavadian.com

[@KingAdonisI-ix9ct]

hardly anyone applauded after his solo. no one cares about jazz music anymore except jazz musicians.

[@iliyajavadian]

@@KingAdonisI-ix9ct I think they just wanted the recording to be clean!

[@karllieck9064]

I agree. These solos are too long and generic. I think the performers like hearing themselves morethan the audience. To me, it's glorified cocktail music.

[@JJBerthume]

I truly feel sorry (and I don't mean that patronizingly, I promise I am sincere) that you don't hear and feel what many of us hear and felt. It's like tasting delicious food that many people have enjoyed and appreciated and it tastes like cardboard in your mouth - it's a valid subjective experience, but sometimes ya have to stop and think if it's your tongue that's the problem as opposed to the food if there are so many people that are clearly moved by it

[@iliyajavadian]

​@@karllieck9064 I really don't agree with your opinion. very negative too!

[@iliyajavadian]

​@@JJBerthumeI like that food analogy! I agree very much

[@michelcamachomusic]

Good solo! Not the best or amazing to me, but it is good 👍🏽 thanks for sharing

[@iliyajavadian]

@@michelcamachomusic thank you for your comment!

[@milesstover3724]

can we hear your example of amazing?

[@michelcamachomusic]

@@milesstover3724 in my channel I have many videos of solos and jazz songs I have covered/played myself, like Quennel Gaskin, Michel Camilo, Erroll Garner and Oscar Peterson solos. My favorite example of an amazing solo is the one I covered from Erroll Garner's "Just one of those things" version... I don't talk just by talking btw...

[@RB-bj9ms]

Very good, but not the equal of Art Tatum or Oscar Peterson. I also liked Bill Evans better too. Smoother phrasing.

[@iliyajavadian]

@@RB-bj9ms of course! there definitely are "better" solos out there. but this one I thought was very unique!

[@RB-bj9ms]

@@iliyajavadian As a pianist I thought it was very good, but why unique?

[@iliyajavadian]

​@@RB-bj9msI like his use of different rhythms and his very well used quotes mostly

[@shamurevolt]

Sounds exactly like every other jazz solo I’ve ever heard. 🤷‍♂️

[@iliyajavadian]

@@shamurevolt that's completely fine. thank you for watching

[@PiotrBarcz]

I personally don't like this solo all that much, too "colorful" if anyone knows what I mean xD The bebop lines were really nice but the chord stuff drives me up the wall, too dissonant in the end for me.

[@iliyajavadian]

we all have differents levels of tolerance for dissonance. that was the perfect amount of dissonance for me. to each their own ❤

[@PiotrBarcz]

@@iliyajavadian Yeah I listen to a lot of swing music from the 30s and some very early bebop stuff but nothing quite as out there as this. I'll probably understand this stuff more as I get older, musical maturity might grace my ears.

[@psyarts8687]

@@PiotrBarczExcept this is not out there at all. If you don’t like the density of these chords then surely you must not enjoy Oscar Peterson, Red Garland, Bill Evans and many other influential pianists who utilized the same stock chord left hand octave + fifth right hand motif. What’s the point of playing the piano over other instruments if not for the chords right? Granted, everyone is entitled to their own musical tastes so enjoy what you wish to.

[@PiotrBarcz]

@@psyarts8687 I'm a huge fan of Peterson, I just don't listen to the more experimental stuff that he did with crazy chord voicing. And I say the harmonies are out there because compared to the 30s swing music and ragtime from even farther before, yes, this is like space age music xD Bill Evans I don't like all that much, too all over the place for me to be honest.

[@meruscales]

@@PiotrBarczcompared to other pianists, Bill Evans is known for the lyricism of his lines, as opposed to doing a lot of quotes and licks. One of the least “all over the place” pianists.

[@aleksandarstojceski3139]

Meh..

[@iliyajavadian]

... is what I'd say if I could do it better

[@johndemola1608]

@@iliyajavadian Or after listening to a bunch of Oscar Peterson.

[@iliyajavadian]

@@johndemola1608 I didn't imply this was the "best". just that it was very unique. You guys are too serious

[@klazybeats]

@omarito0410

[@iliyajavadian]

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