Jazz Piano Intros, Comping Patterns, and Endings

Here are several very nice jazz piano licks, including an intro, some comping patterns, and a few classic endings. Some great, easy tools to add to your arsenal.

http://www.melbay.com/creativekeyboard/oct04/tricks.html

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Billy Strayhorn Remembered on PBS' Independent Lens Beginning 2/6/2007

My first thought upon seeing this article was that I don't care if the guy was gay, straight, black, white, short, tall, or an alien, he wrote some of the most memorable, interesting, beautiful music of all time.  "Satin Doll," "Take the 'A' Train," "Lush Life," I mean REALLY!

After reading the article about the upcoming PBS program on his life, I began to realize that the discrimination he may have faced (actual and/or perceived) may have helped evoke some of that music.

Definitely worth checking out on "Independent Lens" on PBS Feb. 6

Philadelphia Gay News

Living lushly: Gay jazz great remembered Philadelphia Gay News, PA - 8 hours ago An astonishing number of Ellington’s most famous songs — songs that are quintessential jazz and piano bar standards, songs we all know the melodies of even ...

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Kenny Barron - One of jazz piano's true "go-to" players

I'm not very familiar with Kenny Barron's playing, but with such stellar references, it sounds like it's high time I listen to some of his "pictures." Maybe someone else out there is more familiar with his work...?

Bend Weekly

Pop Talk: Barron's goal is to 'paint pictures when I'm playing' Bend Weekly, OR - 19 hours ago Kenny Barron is held in such high esteem by some of the legends of jazz that it's surprising this veteran pianist, composer, bandleader and sideman is not ...

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