I just stumbled into this great stuff - I would say beyond awesome. Dr Billy Taylor is a treasure, a wonderful gift from above. Dr Taylor said one pianist played this, however, he did not mention the name of the pianist.. Does anybody know the pianist and whether the tune was recorded? I would love to purchase the CD if available. Thanks to Dr. Taylor for choosing this beautiful peace of work for illustration - great teacher you are..
This song is "Georgia On My Mind" Quite a popular old tune, written by Hoagy Carmichael in 1930. Ray Charles also recorded it in 1960 and there are many many versions of it recorded by many many artists. The way Billy Taylor played it here, it could be hard to tell except for a couple of phrases from the song. Most of it is improvisation as the actual tune of the song disappears completely. Very nice job. I like it.
Any aspiring musician should listen to this man. The cleverest man in music!
Stevieboy130664 11 months ago
R.I.P. Billy Taylor, and as WKCR brilliantly said "our jazz universe has just become exponentially smaller with the passing of Billy Taylor."
His memorial is being held in at Riverside Church in Harlem, NYC. Hope he continues to play those ivories and ebonies wherever he might be.
splanky87 1 year ago
I just stumbled into this great stuff - I would say beyond awesome. Dr Billy Taylor is a treasure, a wonderful gift from above. Dr Taylor said one pianist played this, however, he did not mention the name of the pianist.. Does anybody know the pianist and whether the tune was recorded? I would love to purchase the CD if available. Thanks to Dr. Taylor for choosing this beautiful peace of work for illustration - great teacher you are..
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cvallen11 1 year ago
love em' (billy taylor of course)
zhartable 1 year ago
Wonderful teacher and GREAT JAZZ MUSICIAN!
JazzAmbuscade 2 years ago
Solid playing, Mr. Taylor is always clear and very
interesting, he's Dr. Billy Taylor, I dig ya!
worldwidebrothers 2 years ago
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thank u god bless
wreck173 2 years ago
"Georgia on My Mind"
dangaynor 2 years ago
That piano is so cool! Hardly ever see wooden grands now, they're all painted black.
I'm so glad I'm subscribed to this channel, you upload some great stuff! Thanks for this!
pianogirl8 2 years ago 8
He never said the name of the song he's playing! What is it?
theJugganawt 2 years ago
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This song is "Georgia On My Mind" Quite a popular old tune, written by Hoagy Carmichael in 1930. Ray Charles also recorded it in 1960 and there are many many versions of it recorded by many many artists. The way Billy Taylor played it here, it could be hard to tell except for a couple of phrases from the song. Most of it is improvisation as the actual tune of the song disappears completely. Very nice job. I like it.
cvallen11 1 year ago
Thank you JVG! Ive just been taught an incredible method that I have never been able to explain to people what I want to do on the piano. Nice Post!
JupiterSoulStar 2 years ago
Wow.. He's Amazing...
Thaddeus1987 2 years ago
'I don't think it was in that key, it was in F wasn't it?' *transposes immediately* Amazing.
crazypianolady 2 years ago 35
haha i know!!!!
streetskating123 2 years ago
Love all the Billy Taylor videos, this one was great! Thanks Mr. Primack :)
junka22 2 years ago