Ishmael Reed Plays Tadd Dameron's "If You Could See Me Now"

Ishmael Reed sits down at his 1915 upright piano while he plays Tadd Dameron's "If You Could See Me Now."

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Entertainment

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• Jazz
• Piano

[shuckslbj]

Sounds great. Didn't know the man played. He your uncle or something?

[tmreed]

Yes. He's my father.

[macbeee]

my favorite writer, if such a thing as having one, is possible (a swiss individual).

[bksingle]

Oh! Neva mind. I see them. I dnt think to luk in yur profile. Silly me....

[bksingle]

Not the best playing posture.... Is this the only song he knw how to play? Dnt see anymore vds.

[lucifugewolf]

I'm reading Mumbo Jumbo right now. Brilliant book. Thanks for the upload.

[Streamline09]

Thank you for this. Your father is one of my favorite writers. Many blessings to you and the family :-)

[zyruemusic]

EXCELLENT PIANO PLAYIN...Sounds just like T.MONK.!!!! YAH BLESS!!!  PEACE!!!

[catirepintao]

A man of many talents.

[echojurist]

From: Dr. Ulysses S. Crockett, Jr.: The listener - of Ishmael Obviously, Mr. Ishmael Reed felt comfortable adopting the Thelonius Monk pose and physical gestures while sharing with us a most sensitive performance with the bonus of a latinized ending utilizing montuno bass and treble chords. A thoroughly enjoyable audio experience even if one were blind having no knowledge of the pianist. We look forward to additional solo audio-video performances from this artist. /s/ USC aka Wamu Rudurudu

[echojurist]

From: Dr. Ulysses S. Crockett, Jr.: The listener - of Ishmael 'T-Monk' Reed's thoughtful rendition Tad Dameron's classic 'If You Could See Me Now' - is asked to recall the rhythmic-accent with stride piano stylings of Thelonius Monk. Then, the listener is to compare Ishmael Reed's musical read (pun intended) with tose of Wynton Kelly and Bill Evans (with whom this writer played flute shortly before Evans' transition) which, fortunately, are among referenced selections of the subject song.