I Remember Clifford -- jazz piano

I am a little embarrassed to say that I was not familiar with this Benny Golson tune before I heard the terrific video of I Remember Clifford posted by volvoxburger. There is also a fine teaching video of this song done by Jazz2511. I learned this song about one month ago. I waited to record it until after it had marinated in my head for a while. The structure of this tune is a little bit difficult to learn and it's easy to lose your place while improvising if your mind wanders. This tune is a remembrance of Clifford Brown who died suddenly, accidentally and very young. Taking this into account, I took the liberty of changing some of the chords in order to make the tune sound more overtly funereal. I used fairly long flowing lines because it fit with the slow tempo and the flow of the chord changes. I also decided not to swing in the usual way of delaying and accenting the upbeat. Instead, I play the eights straight and even, but I delay the notes behind the beat much of the time. Do it a little bit and it sounds calming and laid back. Delay the notes behind the beat a lot and it increases tension. This is resolved by speeding up and ending on top of the beat. Personally, I found it interesting to go in and out of this. I tried for a minimalist approach with no showboating. I don't know if I succeeded, but that was what I was thinking about when I recorded it. I hope you enjoy it.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Remember
• Clifford
• Brown
• Benny
• Golson
• Jazz
• piano
• Roland
• RD700SX
• Synthogy
• Ivory
• Steinway
• Raleigh
• Durham
• North
• Carolina

[ClaudiuMarijuana]

im interested in the music sheet..if you might share it whit me...:)

[7notemode]

@ClaudiuMarijuana I have yet to learn how to use transcription software. Sorry no sheet music available.

[TURKISHRONDO]

can you please post a tutorial of this song? it would be greatly appreciated

[7notemode]

@TURKISHRONDO I'll put it on my list. Thx.

[augustjazz]

Hey,your playing is great...I would like to know if your would be so kind how you are getting that great sound out of the RD700. I have the same board but I can't get it to sound like that. Like what are you running it thru amp wise? What patch on the RD700 are you using. Your comments would be much appreciated.

[7notemode]

I am using Synthogy Ivory, Steinway patch for sound generation. I just used the Roland as a keyboard controller.

[Neurotica]

A very gifted pianist.

[tctebsrules]

nice! 

[erikkihss]

Very nice job! Lovely voicings answering the unison melodies. Great sounding intsrument also. Yamaha?

[LCOLLINSMUSIC]

*7dislikes... what...??? Who the heck wouldn't like *this*????

[dogheartch]

Nice job on a gorgeous, challenging, under-covered tune.

[basskoll]

claps claps claps.... !!! Bravoooo

[gregoryusa1]

Without a doubt this is one of the most original versions of this tune I've ever heard, and considering you allowed it to gel for a month before recording, it's very impressive. You've captured the tunes spirit, at least to my ears, wholly and completely. I'd walk 5 miles to study jazz piano with someone of your many talents. More like this please!

[ClaudiuMarijuana]

i'm using this vdeo when we play poker or any game ..it's the best song that get's you in the mood for a good game :D..and for smthing else but i don't use this song for that xD

[scoops824]

My favorite song. Great improv, especially the minimalist influence in there. You made it fit well. My favorite version is Arturo Sandoval's interpretation, definitely check it out.