A Child Is Born -- piano solo

This tune was written by the great trumpet player Thad Jones. The most moving recording of this song is on the album "Upon Reflection- The Music of Thad Jones" by Hank Jones (piano) and Elvin Jones (drums). This album was recorded by his brothers as a tribute to Thad Jones after his death. George Mraz plays bass.

I chose to do a simple, classical interpretation due to the purity of this song. I play it in Db, which has nice overtones and sings well for this tune. This was played similarly to 'A Song For You' -i.e., a simplified chord structure with no significant chord substitutions. I tried to focus more on the presentation of the notes rather than changing the notes. I really enjoy doing this tune. I hope you enjoy it as well.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Jazz
• piano
• tutorial
• Thad
• Jones
• Elvin
• Hank
• Child
• is
• Born

[mkrznar]

i like your harmonies, not using Eb- 7:)

[7notemode]

@mkrznar so true. Thx!

[DigitalAssassin]

Absolutely fantastic, one of my all-time favourite songs. I was introduced to it by Hank Jones and Tommy Flanagan (Album "Our Delights"), but I have to say, you do the masters great justice. :)

[7notemode]

Thanks! DigitalAssasin!

[fedeb27]

MEn, that's amazing! that's one of the first songs i learned to play on the piano, and believe me, it means allot to me and it's the best version I've ever heard, excelent feeling, excelent interpretation, WOW. I've just download it directly to my I tunes.

[7notemode]

Thanks, fedeb27. I appreciate it.

[BocaFriend]

A beautiful experience. Transcendent.

[Spyder057]

good job!

[nono17891815]

bel hommage à Thad et Hank Jones.

Superbe.

Très bon choix cette tonalité de D bémol. Belle profondeur.

Excellent.

[amanda234100]

which link do you use for the notes:$?

[fedeb27]

@7notemode Just to let you know, I have your version allready on my Ipod! It's really good!

[luisrexebc1]

amazing!! great job!!

[luisrexebc1]

hi! im from argentina, this is a beautiful interpretation of this song. best regards!!

[riddlereader]

Beautiful!

[johnnykeyboard]

I love this arrangement. I do it very simply and plan to use it at a baptism, but now I want to do your arrangement!!!

[Euphonia26]

Beautiful...Is there a score?

This is the most beautiful version of this song I've ever heard.

I wanna try it.