Free Jazz Piano Improvisation Lessons by Connie Crothers

[BarleyBritish]

Is She Really That Good o.o I Want That Piano Though!!!! D:<

[Babejuda]

Thanks for uploading these interesting and fine lessons.

[emtube]

My friend Ace Yamashita (guitarist) studied with her for some time and is reverential whenever mentioning her. She was a devoted pupil of Lennie Tristano, who produced some amazing improvisers on various instruments (Warne Marsh, Lee Konitz, Billy Bauer, etc.). Very free and creative playing.

[brozeiy]

It's not exactly improv if you're going off a form, not to say this music isn't mesmerizing though. 

[wetfoodstamps]

i got a rough stone to polish I'm going to keep practicing !

[itsmeman2009]

i loved how she expanded and layered as it progessed..kool

[wetfoodstamps]

Inspiring!!

[claitontesch]

very good!!!

[chun2005]

T__T nice piano..i want one just like that XO

[snowypetrel]

Good grief that's hitting hard! Seems a lot of technique but where the touch?

[kralljazz]

Thanx baby that was GREAT :)

[GozTheGreat]

very interesting approach to improvisation... But not a really what we use to call "free approach". She stays on "I'll remember april" changes.

[SonnysPianos]

Check out Connie's other material her range is incredible.... this is only one aspect of what she does.. every time you hear her it's something different... and I think this is an improvisation on Cole Porter's What Is this Thing Called Love" .. thanks for the feedback..Sonny

[mrchic]

Straight up jazz ... I need to learn more,

[andrew17660]

"Not as written of course." That sums up jazz. That's why I love it.

[loosegums]

WOW. an absolutely moving masterpiece

[pelforthpelforth]

Thanks very much - that's musicianship for sure!

[nightjoe2c4j]

It's interesting that she will imply the time instead of hammering it out.

[twtom]

Thank you for sharing this. It means a lot to me, and I'm improving from watching this.

[TheBodieBloe]

very nice!

[mrp421]

Thank you. This lady is the real deal. Inspiring.

[daikke2000]

She recorded an album with Max Roach (a duet)

[Kanorikoziuri]

wow uve got a big crib bro

[soundfluid]

completely awe inspiring...i am so excited to find this footage of connie crothers! she is so generous with her knowledge and talent and such an important part of the lennie tristano legacy. thanks so much for posting these.

[SonnysPianos]

It's my honor.. I studied with Connie and have been friends for a long time... we just built her and New Artists Records their own Video Concert Hall .. with two of her concerts and a complete interview of her find your way to our web site and then look around and you'll find the concert hall and lots more of Connie and friends...S.