WHY LEARN A BILL EVANS TRANSCRIPTION?: "Spring Is Here"- In Depth Analysis and Advanced Lesson.

[@rickrocketts183]

This definitely deepened my appreciation of Bill Evans’ genius. I was thinking while you were playing it, “man i wonder what Chopin would think if he ever heard something like this” and then you mentioned Chopin around 15 min. I think you could live 200 years and still keep figuring out new stuff about piano harmony.

[@papapowley]

constantly have those thoughts too, shame we don't have vids of them but at least we got kent hewitt

[@luke125]

Because you’ll learn an amazing of musical information. Great work Kent.

[@cheri238]

Thank you again, Kent. I have listened to this several times this afternoon. I am a huge Bill Evans fan and listened to all his music and most videos where I could find him live. A genius, he definitely was. He moved me like no other. Watching his left hand was his genius of his soul and artistry. Complex concepts and luscious. With the deepest appreciation and admiration for your wisdom of his work.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@pr1ctice]

Thank you for shining a light on this genius

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for listening!

[@evangelineshadden]

What incredibly beautiful dissonance Bill composed. Sounds almost 'no-wave'! I love it!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

It will live on until eternity. I predict folks will to listen to this song until the end of time.

[@ModeDorian]

so much heart on honesty in Kent's vids. Always first class. Lucky us.

[@recorr]

Yes, we have an incredible chance to have this channel. I am not a pianist, but I like music and rare human like Kent, so it's a chance.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you for your comment...it is always by chance that some of the most important events and people come into our lives. K

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wonderful....so helpful to me are your words, God bless! KH

[@memery444]

Great analysis. I was just listening to the tune this morning, and thought " let's see if there is a transcription of it" and voila. It's so interesting to take it apart like this, as you Siad, to understand it better, to better appreciate his genius and innovation in what his chord choices were and how he used them compositionally. Thanks so much.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful!

[@maximilianoponce5388]

My absolute favourite tune from Bill Evans. Thank you for sharing! Looking forwards to more videos on this.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

MY favorite Bill Evans ballad and performance. 2nd choice would be My Foolish Heart.

[@HernanGnesutta]

Kent!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! You are my inspiration! Always watching your videos! You are great Kent! Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you so much!

[@jond532]

6:20 is very good

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much!

[@simonlanglois6959]

Merci pour le magnifique partage ! Spring is here !!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Many thanks!

[@chrisbr6321]

thank you

[@KentHewittpiano88]

You're welcome, indeed!

[@faqtum]

A great lessson! Thank you!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you too!

[@tarellejackson3887]

This is even better than your last spring is here video! Thanks for making this🙏🏾

[@KentHewittpiano88]

It's the same one, I think ......just updated.

[@carolsteffens9261]

Thank you for this video, Ken. I learn so much from your lessons. The information you give us can’t be found in books!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you Carol...you are right....not in books!

[@CarlosSaviñón-i6g]

Personally, I think it is one of Bill Evans' best pieces, especially the live version of the album, ''at town hall'', I have not been able to find a transcription of this recording, I really appreciate your explanation and video, your channel is very nice many greetings. Thank you ¡¡

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment...this is my personal favorite Bill Evans ballad. It is genius at the highest level,

[@cheri238]

Thank you again, listened to this several times.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Rmanpc2323]

Excellent Video!!! My goal for 2024 is to work on Peace Piece it will be a stretch for my ability, the song is so calming and beautiful I hope to have some simple improvisation by years end. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and love for Bill Evans.

[@GrumpyOldGuy777]

I've been learning your free download of Alice in Wonderland and am learning a lot about these types of chord 'colors introduced by Bill Evans. Thank you!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Wonderful!

[@brendaboykin3281]

Extraordinarily beautiful 🌹🌹🌹🌹Thank you,KW. Inspiring. Mil Grazie,Maestro. U da Mane!!!😎

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much!

[@marilynharris4118]

💕WONDERFUL, my friend! 💞 Spring is here, and not a moment too soon! XOXO - M

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Finally...yet early...Spring is here, Marilyn! xoxox

[@_Mojius_]

Thanks Kent, love the video. Please continue this series!! Once again this is way past my skill level but I'm rewatching it now to try to really thoroughly understand what you're talking about. I get the part with the genius little Fmin7b5 and the 13 flair the most. I found Portrait in Jazz at 13 years old on Spotify. His take of Blue in Green is still one of the saddest songs I've ever heard. Autumn Leaves is my other favorite, so melancholy. I didn't ever give the rest of the album as much attention so this really made me go back and do a deep dive of the album. By the way, I'm doing exercises from your Appendix #1 😊 7 chords (maj, min, b7, dim) caround page 30(?) with RH then LH. Thank you for inspiring me to get serious about piano again! -Ben D.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Ben Great comment...I'm so glad you told me that I'm helping in your musical growth. Also listen to this Bill Evans album all the way through...it's one of the greatest levels of piano trio musical genius ever recorded.

[@cns7139]

Thank you, Mr. Hewitt, for the education! It will take quite a while for me to be fluent, but I love the new chords. 🎵💜

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Sorry this is advanced material, but I'm glad you dig it and were generous to make a positive comment.

[@danielprovder]

The best teachers are still students, we never stop learning. Another out of the box chord is the Maj7b5. I’ve been experimenting with it & it’s pretty versatile. I would enjoy to see you thoughts & some contexts that Bill might’ve used it in!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes ...actually I used the Maj7#5 in my most recent post...check it out. But Bill used the b5 as well...thanks for the comment.

[@EduardoRomaguera]

nice!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you!

[@mikeangus9770]

They are some wonderful transcriptions of Bill Evans songs by Pascal Wetzel. Originally published by TRO I think they are still available through Alfred music. Also lots more interesting info on Pascal Wetzel's site.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the tip!

[@richardolson8651]

Great video. Thanks Dick

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks so much!

[@ModeDorian]

"and" - less wine!

[@ModeDorian]

"in"

[@patsythorpe6725]

Freakin brilliant!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the affirmation...so helpful! Love, K

[@papapowley]

possibly the best jazz piano channel on youtube , try not to leave us too soon 👑👑 i have a question though, why do you often 'flick' notes in your left hand? oftentimes with fingers 234. 2:25 for example. thanks for everything u do

[@rickrocketts183]

He’s truly tickling the ivory

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Fascinating! It's partially an affectation and a purposeful intention to leave space, but my fingers are responding to want to play notes....and mentally I'm holding back to allow for space in the left hand, which make the notes in the right hand more important.

[@papapowley]

@@KentHewittpiano88 explains a lot, thanks for the insight