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Uploaded by on Aug 23, 2011

The first time I heard this song by the great Alan Pasqua (one of
My favorite jazz painisti). Sheet music of this song I tried, but unfortunately I have not found it, after which I tried to pull out a few notes and some chords, and I tried to make my own version of "F". From my internet research it seems that this song was written by "Peter Erskine".,.

You can also visit my other new channel:
http://www.youtube.com/JustPianoforte
There I just start to make some tutorials for Jazz musicians beginners, and more :-)

I hope you enjoy :-)

More info about Peter Erskine:
Peter Erskine (born June 5, 1954) is an American jazz drummer and composer. He has enjoyed a long and successful career as a session drummer, recording and touring with many famous jazz and rock artists, including Steely Dan and Weather Report. Erskine also produces teaching materials, such as books, videos, and online content.
Peter Erskine was born in Somers Point, New Jersey, U.S.. He began playing the drums at the age of four. He graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy[1] in Michigan, then studied percussion at Indiana University.
His professional career started in 1972 when he joined the Stan Kenton Orchestra.[1] After three years with Kenton he joined Maynard Ferguson for two years. In 1978 he joined Weather Report,[1][2] joining the legendary Jaco Pastorius to form a formidable rhythm section. After four years and five albums with Weather Report and the Jaco Pastorius big band Word of Mouth, he joined Steps Ahead. His big band recordings with the Bob Mintzer Big Band are excellent modern big band jazz/funk performances studied by many students of drums and drumming.
His music-style spanning talent also features on Kate Bush's 2005 album Aerial, where Erskine teams with bass player Eberhard Weber. Diana Krall, Eliane Elias, Queen Latifah and Linda Ronstadt among many more still choose Peter for his multifaceted musicality. Even Scottish and Finnish Classical Orchestras have had him as a featured musician.
His playing style is characterized by a thorough dedication to time-keeping and swing, a great dynamic spectrum and an ability to play several styles of music very sensitively. These qualities may be the reason for his very wide use as a session drummer in musical settings of great variety. Hence he could also be labeled as an "all-around drummer", in terms of musical styles he is capable of playing with skill.
As a jazz drummer, his dedication to timekeeping makes his jazz playing sound quite modern, as he does not tend to play with "flexible" timekeeping as do most traditionalist jazz drummers. It remains a matter of personal opinion to be discussed whether he has thus brought jazz into the modern era of perfect timekeeping (a reference here is made to drum machines and electronic music with flawless metronomical timekeeping of today), or whether he diverges from traditional jazz drumming.

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  • What kind of piano do you use. I know you use sampletank but what piano are you playing on in terms of a yamaha or casio and what model is it?

  • @godofthesunn Hi, the piano is yamaha dgx 620

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  • i am studing with this song and is very relaxing , thanks man

  • Man, I just love your music. You're awesome. Keep up the good work and best wishes for you.

  • Hey there, Haven't been on for awhile but LOVE THIS ONE REALLY KOOL!! Still pluging along!! :) Thanks for posting really enjoyed this one:))

  • Dude, you're amazing!

    Really like your playing

  • 初めて聴く曲ですが、素晴らしい。ありがとう。

  • 1 word. Amazing!!!

  • Loving all the music you make!!! I am the piano up to grade 8 mainly classical. Try to learn jazz, any tips?

  • Que hermosa canción!!. Me hace sentir que el tiempo es feliz y no hay nubes en el horizonte. Como toda su música, nos permite viajar con ella.

  • "hope you enjoy" you say, i am exstatic! thank´s for this nice tune - Levi

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