Carl "Sonny" Leyland plays his own "Leyland Boogie" on a Steinway

[Squarerig]

These artistes who play with such verve,skill and feeling give the impression that it is sooo easy.When I attempt this it sounds as if the lawnmower-in low gear-is crawling across the keys!Wonderful music!

[tdub1941]

@Squarerig

And, I'm not quite as good as you are on the piano.

I can't even seem to get the lawnmower in gear.

RJM Tom

[SCBlueShoes]

Hey Carl Keep on Whipin' it Man!!! Great !!

[Manges1967]

This is the BEST Boogie I have ever heard, and beleive Me I´ve heard them all !!!!

Very , very Impressive Sir !!! Absolutely Amazing !!!

Even Steinway Himself and His Sons would Be very Proud of You !!

Magnus in Sweden .... :-))

[lisaglynne]

P.S., Love the shirt !!!!!

[lisaglynne]

Wowee!! Anybody know the name of this tune? Thanks in advance!!

[tdub1941]

I'll send it to Carl and ask him to name it for you and me!

Thanks for asking.

RagJazzBOOGIEMonkey Tom

[tdub1941]

Hi Lisa,

The following is Carl's answer to me about this performance! - - - -

"Well, it's one of my improvisations - shades of Meade Lux Lewis & other Chicago pianists but really just a stream of consciousness. Call it 'Leyland Boogie'....."

[klaus4044]

...great, thank you for saving; er spielt Klasse...klaus h, Duisburg, Germany

[tdub1941]

And, thank you for watching and leaving your very nice comment!

BEST!

RagJazzMonkey Tom

[idamay1]

Met this genius in Evansville Ind. at a piano jazz fest. Stood by the piano, mesmorized! Even sang a couple tunes with him!! What a treat,,Thank you Mr. Tom for the posts!

[tdub1941]

Again, Thank you for watching! I'll send you a vid that I loved taking part in!

RJMonkey!

[Hania454]

If you like Boogie Woogie i found a video clip worth looking at. Type in "Boogie Woogie Dream -Albert Ammons&Pete Johnson". Quality musicians and quality boogie woogie. These guys i guess are some of the original masters of boogie woogie, enjoy.

[andreboogie]

Can anyone give my a clue as to the left hand pattern? Is it F+A / C / Es+A / C ?

[BartekAirbuscaptain]

this sounds really nice!!! I play boogie too but I only learn by ear! amazing !

[jaguar420g]

i guess theres no sheet music avalable for this is there

[tdub1941]

Rich,

I wouldn't have the slightest idea, but you can go to Carl's website listed above and contact him to find out if there is sheet music. Good Luck. Carl is a great guy and I'll bet he would answer you back.

Best regards,

RagJazzMonkey

Tom Warner

[tdub1941]

Check out Craig Ventresco. He plays Traditional Jazz & Ragtime. He is widely recognized as one of the finest guitar performers in the country.

I have done several videos of him here on YouTube. Have fun & let me know what you think.

RagJazzMonkey

Tom Warner

[Morahman7vnNo2]

Cool, Thanks.

[Morahman7vnNo2]

Huh, My Guitar Teacher George Told Me To Watch His Friend Carl Sonny Leyland; And I'm Glad He Did!

[tdub1941]

I am glad you did too! Thanks for the comment. There are a whole bunch of Carl Sonny Leyland videos on my channel, and then even more on Carl's website that is shown in the writeup above.

Happy New Year!

RagJazzMonkey

Tom Warner

[plucknpick]

BW is the best to put a little spin into your presentation!  I love it!!

[lonewolf604]

hah i always loved classical, but this definitely was enjoyable

[boogieblues62]

AWESOME!!!!! COOL STUFF!!!

[spassgamer]

daaamn, you rock hard!!! You seemingly know how groove does feel like. Seldom seen such groovy Boogie, THX VERY MUCH!

[tdub1941]

Glad you liked it. I have a whold bunc more of Hot Boogie and Fast Jazz on my channel. Keep looking, You'll find more of Carl Sonny Leyland, Neville Dickie, Paul asaro, Adam Swanson, and more, and more great piano players!

Thanks for you fun comment!

RagJazzMonkey,

Tom Warner

[daikke2000]

Bumblebee is right!

[tdub1941]

I don't think either one of you two boneheads are very bright. Where did either of you come up with the idea that I had said it was "new" for Sonny to playing Boogie Woogie on a Steinway. All I did was to mention that he was playing Boogie Woogie on a Steinway. No claim mad regarding whether it was new or not!

[KawhackitaRag]

Fantastic! and yes, he is a heck of a nice guy too.

[Bumblebee38]

Sounds so much better played on a STEINWAY !

[tdub1941]

You are obviously a person of good taste!

[Bumblebee38]

Thanks ! There are quite a few shots of Albert Ammons and Pete johnson playing GRAND pianos so there is nothing new about it . Regards .

[tdub1941]

I don't think either one of you two boneheads are very bright. Where did either of you come up with the idea that I had said it was "new" for Sonny to playing Boogie Woogie on a Steinway. All I did was to mention that he was playing Boogie Woogie on a Steinway. No claim mad regarding whether it was new or not!

[mrvolvo10]

Woohoo on a Steinway! The founder of Steinway and sons is probably turning in his grave when he finds out his beloved piano is not being used in classical music, but instead for Boogie Woogie....

[tdub1941]

Not quite! Old Mr. Steinway is snapping is fingers and stomping his feet in that old casket just trying to keep up with the beat! Can't get enuff of that Boogie Woogie!

[mrvolvo10]

I am glad of that! Awesome!

[spitzfire1138]

Wow!  Amazing left hand. Whew!

[tdub1941]

Carl is one heck of a piano player! A hell of a nice guy too!

[KayDouglas]

I love it!