'Lush Life' - advanced jazz piano lesson

'Lush Life' - advanced jazz piano lesson. This is one of the more difficult ballads to play - though there are many versions to check out - try the wonderful version by 7notemode - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Zmfhe7BO0Wo or from Italy, theimprovisor http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=-LkrDgLqrug
The notation on the video has been adjusted so that it fits the original form of the song, even though the first part is played out of tempo. My idea is not so much to make a perfect 'arrangement' - rather I hope that some piano players might get some ideas from studying the annotations, notation, or piano view.
As with my other videos, you probably need to watch it in high quality ( http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FEZIXXe9rI8&fmt=18 )to get a clear view of the notes etc.
There is a much clearer free-to-download video at http://www.bushgrafts.com and on my DVD, a copy of the bass and drums 'backing track' to play along with, and also a printable pdf transcription.

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[7notemode]

This is a beautiful arrangement, Doug. It's a very dense tune with a lot of twists and turns. Your musicianship shines on this one! That is the best notation and digital keys program I have seen

[mackgrout]

Nice Doug, I really enjoy the little annotations you typed in there. Red Garland voicings - very sick! I would love to have an insight into your practice routine!

[guitarisgrr8]

This is just what I needed as Id reached a plateau, this shall keep me busy for some time. Thanks Doug

[mzphitslave]

This man is so unreal! Thank you! You are anointed with a massive blessing. Please share practice tips!

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are in Australia!!! SO AM I!

With humility may I request that you make a few lessons on the ll - V - l progression practice drill in several different voicings around the cycle of fifths? I am really a beginner - isn't that where one should should start?

Im buying you dvd! For Sure!!!

[mzphitslave]

This man is so unreal! Thank you kudo.. you are anointed with a massive blessing. Please share pratice tips!

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are in Australia!!! SO AM I!

[mzphitslave]

This man is so unreal! Thank you kudo.. you are anointedwith a massive blessing. Please share pratice tips!

[Feesharp9er]

What a Gift..!!

[jagpower0704]

such a nice video

[jazzteto]

Gracias Doug, eres Magnifico...!

[numerosadheribles]

Tanks Mr. McKenzie. I only like to ear jazzmusic and this kind of music makes me feel soo good and happy.  Congratulations one million times.

[featureG]

I could not find a word to describe this arrangement and "dense" seemed very appropriate from 7NoteMode, but, at 4:00 minutes I discovered "ahh" and it all came together very nicely for me. Exceptionally well done Doug, thank you !