Billy Taylor and Monty Alexander - Joy Spring

[jorgeluispurizagamoj]

rindo homenaje a estos dos grandes pianistas

[jorgeluispurizagamoj]

son fabulosos que dios los bendiga

[waffleparty123]

As an aspiring jazz pianist i like to come by this video now and then, only to get my mind blown. this is just insane playing.

[JazzVideoGuy]

@waffleparty123 Even after his passing, Billy continues to inspire.

[JazzVideoGuy]

@waffleparty123 The way the play is an inspiration.

[nunchuckification]

billy taylor is Killing it!!!!!!! jeez

[nunchuckification]

2:12-2:16 

[nejazzguy]

what joy

[RoSeY847]

Who could dislike such beautiful music???

[JazzVideoGuy]

@RoSeY847 Some place just haven't got a clue. Hopefully these videos will open up their ears.

[mharbaugh]

They did a great job of recording these pianos. They sound wonderfully glassy and bell-like. Beautiful!

[v2iame]

i wish i could watch a jazz vid without having to notice a stupid justin Bieber comment.

[osborl12]

How sad is it that JBieber makes millions for doing God knows what and these master musicians don't get a fraction of a percent of the amount of recognition they deserve?

[DomPusey]

@osborl12 Yes, but that goes without saying. Bringing his name into comments below this video is just nonsensical.

[osborl12]

@DomPusey lol, I apologize.

[saxmad1]

Great solos from the masters here, but great ensemble playing too!

[IvanBigBad]

Billy gives us a thumbs up @3:50

[jazzuffe]

What a pearl! Billy Taylor, and thanks YTube.

[James9533]

Since when the fuck was there an advertisement on this shit? 0:01

[Roofyroo]

Your music remains an eternal gift...

[craig84ta]

RIP BILLY TAYLOR

[nutttt1]

REST IN peace old friend

[pygmygrizzly]

that was yes

[fenley69]

Dr. Billy is as cool as he was when I first saw him in NYC in the 50's. And Monty - a genius.

[gbtayc]

yeaaaah

[Dixy113]

Magical, this is what I play piano in hope of becoming

[jawbella]

Boy did we love each other "hard"  at this particular time.

I have all his letters and albums and "im sorry notes".. lol

Not funny but we had many good trips to the islands, ended in chaos.

While I'm writing I still wonder WHY WHY he was so volatile to me, i did nothing wrong? :( can I get an apology Monty?

[godasmyhero]

jazz piano is the best

[reneespeaks]

Oh, my goodness, amazing!!! Two of my favorite pianists, together, joyously jammin'! What more can you ask for?

[cairongyu]

absolutely amazing

[Dontaking2008]

Monty's solo and music give me the same feel as When I listen to Oscar Peterson, especially in the duet w/ Billy Taylor "I wish I knew how it feels to be free" check it out if you haven't!

[piconazzaro]

two others (originals by Monty Alexander) from this same program:

Jamento: /watch?v=faXacbVoBOk

Eleuthera: /watch?v=O_sVV-dFWd8

[rosaimp]

Lovely, im just currently learning this song and i wanted to ear it to know how it goes, now i cant stop listen to this version of billy taylor and monthy alexander, is just great!

[Pianoninja924]

I love Jazz all because of Billy Taylor! One day last year he visited my school and I learned "I wish I knew how it would feel to be free" and I've loved Jazz ever since that day. If I ever get the chance to meet him again I'd love to tell him.

[kronos350]

Can I just say "what a fuck", I love jazz and I have been studying classical piano for many years, but I m not able to play jazz altough I can feel it inside me, but my hands are so forced to play what I read and not what I feel, I wish one morning I ll woke up figuring this way of playing.

[Piano8myhomework]

@kronos350 aaahh same! i've played classically for 11 years now and just starting some jazz. but nothing even close to such sophistication. btw check out john Lewis and Billy Taylor Jazz Piano Masters. that is the smoothest jazz duet. check out my profile i did a bit of a jazz improv duet with someone. :D tell me what you think

[yay4fb]

@kronos350 it will happen. the more you listen to jazz, the more it becomes a part of you. and then someday you will wake up and your fingers will know what to do. it will play itself.

[jepige1]

@kronos350

From someone who was in the same position three years ago, just start by experimentation. Get a good teacher and discover the genre yourself, because it is far different to any classical discipline.

[OrquestaYango]

los grandes maestros

[cocovi]

Ok I get it that the piece Joy Spring was written in the key of F. But as a student learning to play in all keys, I don't get why we should stick to one key when playing a standard.

As an analogy, a gospel standard like Amazing Grace doesn't have a designated key.

[trublesun]

They don't stick to playing one key. It's just the default practice to play a standard in its default key if any, unless otherwise decided. It lets people play with each other more comfortably. It is by no means prescriptive.

[pearlplayah]

OMG, 0:22-0:30 is ridiculous and....2:46-2:53. Monty is that dude!

[cocovi]

-How do they decide which key to play in?

and

-How do they decide how starts out playing the rythm section?

A student trying to learn.

[abcxc10]

@cocovi it always starts in f

if you watch, they nod at each other to tell each other who solos first.

[cocovi]

Thanks a lot abcx10,

I watched it again and it's amazing how they could decide from that subtle nod.

Is the key of F the default key for impromptu sessions?

Thanks again.

[Bergunthera]

@cocovi

No - certain standards are normally played in certain keys. It's something you pick up from experience

[abcxc10]

joy spring is in the key of f, but obviously goes into other keys during the form.

[kepler101]

all these showsand interviews with artists playing their instruments are all rehearsed to some degree

[stopthrm]

Many MANY different keys. Almost all of them in the right composition of this song...

[usefulmusic]

Billy Taylor is so well known as a first-rate educator that it's easy, but wrong, to exclude him from the first rank of jazz pianists.

[SalMessina1]

Versatilità quanto basta.

Grazie

Sal

[mikebuddy1]

Is this from Maybeck?

[LilMusician71695]

Man Monty's intro was sick

[brozarr]

who posted this? where'd you get the original footage?

[trueviolinist]

DAMNNN. I wish i were them

[uazzband]

semplicemente grandiosi!!!!!!!

[Dimeslime369]

fucking greeeaat!

[AL10Hermann]

Yeahh,Monty and Billy are really swinging!!!!!

That´s Jazz (Very hip chorus by Billy with unusual glissandi)

Love dat....

[jwin161]

i cant stop listening to this, its beautiful hahaha. monty can get down, and hes from JAMAICA MON!!

[harrywilkinson1]

I have never heard of Billy Taylor before , but I do now. Absolutely loved the two videos I have played of him. Will certainly will be playing more. Thanks YouTube for giving me the opportunity to listen to good music. pathar

[Pianoninja924]

Dr. Taylor came to my school shortly before we got out. I'd be lying if I said that he didn't fuel my new found love for blues and jazz.

[prakosokoso]

the amazing duo p-iano that i.v ever seen!!!! DAMN!!!!! AMAZING!!

[freeqwerqwer]

Great to see 2 giant pros together. A privilege to see this video.

[jwin161]

this is real music. good ole clifford

[wsmariners90]

i got to see monty alexander live. it was amazing. his right hand arpeggios are fabulous

[JazzKnight11]

Love when monty alexander comes in with the super speed arpeggios on the vamp behind Taylor.. Classic vid.. thanx for uploading!!

[drewmailcom]

Gonna trade my guitars for a gun and shoot myseft because I didn't play the piano in the first place

[negativjazz]

thought about , still wanna do it, but still can't pull that trigger

[Nigarican]

man, Don't let that stop you drewmail.. I started play bass 2 years before I went to piano.. and I started on regular guitar before that.. Don't be discouraged... you should still do it.. these vids are prices less..

[Modes9]

@drewmailcom Don't lose heart, man! Sure, there are things they can do that we can't, but if you work on sweep picking, hybrid picking, or both...you can accomplish a lot. Try to be inspired by them rather than depressed. What a gorgeous tune!

[Roofyroo]

@Modes9  Inspiration...a beautiful thing.

[HDibbles]

If no one played the guitar there would be no Hendrix

[dannyinternetz]

@HDibbles Oh no, no one to take credit for the dominant 7 #9 chord.

[gessed]

@drewmailcom There are many of us that feel the same way.What can we do.TOOOOOO LATE.

[jazzpianist120]

@drewmailcom lol thats how i feel...i wish i had classes when i was younger just so i could've picked up some great technique...i learned to be good on my own but i know i coul've been better with some instruction!!

[ChiviChing]

Ii like this very much. Thanks for uploading this video. It helps me add some improvisation patterns with a personal touch. Thanks

[patturik]

this... is... awesome haha. gotta love this setting. Playing with two pianos. just jamming along. Nice stuff, i actually never heard of these guys, but I will definately check them out now.

[browninsauce]

Wow!!!

[10SoLaU7]

*¬*

[dukes150]

I think that jazz music is the life blood of all music!

[jawbella]

yes back then, very eloquent...indeed.

At this time, I met Jilly Rizzo/

during Mont's playing, Jilly and I would have chevas regal..back then. nice man. Mont and I had a wonderful time together.

His peak. at performance. Nothing lasts forever..

[jaglinus85]

Monty is so eloquent in his playing!

[jawbella]

sad, but this is when M lvd me and I him. that's all there is.

[jawbella]

Sad, this is when Monts and I were in love a nd living together....and THATs allll there is.. I have allll his albums he gave me, all direct to disk. so there. spam that. jerk

[nwm1987]

yes!

[klavier1us]

Billy was called an up and comer by Art Tatum and was later leader of the band for Frost, then host of all the great Sunday Morning Jazz Segments. That would be enough. Now throw in the superb swing of Monty who was himself "found" by Jilly Rizzo and "the voice" for his fluidity like Oscar but with a fantastic rhythmic lilt from Jamaica and you have heaven on a pair of 88's!

Their pairing is devine, inspired and classic. Clifford must have written it for them - Joy Spring indeed!

[jaybou263]

great stuff. two masters.

[dovesmagic]

I'd die to have one of those beautiful pianos.

[belleannee]

merci!!! delicatess moment inoubliable

[BryanLewisMusic]

Great stuff here! It can be very hard to play improvised jazz piano duets, but these guys pulled it off very well. There were some incredible lines in here too.

[tjjazzpiano]

Thanks for this great introduction to Monty Alexander.