'Mike Pee' (composed by Michel Petrucciani) - solo jazz piano lesson

'Mike Pee' (Michel Petrucciani) - jazz piano lesson. Watch this in HD (High Definition)

"Mike Pee" was the nickname given to Michel Petrucciani by Bill Evans on the one time he met him - before the diminutive pianist spoke fluent English! Apparently Bill nick-named him 'Mike P.' saying that his name was too long!
He recorded this at least 3 times - once just before his 19th birthday. The leadsheet I used is based on this version. He recorded it several other times, including one long version that was part of a medley of well known standards.
When I first heard his recording of this, it struck me as very beautiful - with echoes of the French impressionist composers.
I have added perhaps too many comments to read easily while the video plays. You can slow down the video on my DVD http://www.bushgrafts.com/jazz/DVDbuy.htm using Quicktime or Windows Media Player

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[jjam3774]

Thanks for taking the time to post this.... Lovely...

[scottgilesmusic]

Excellent! Very beautiful and thoughtful. Surprising yet logical transitions and a mood that is soft and sincere.

Hey, what program were you using for the transcription and how did you make the video?

[PeteBlack7]

you do a great job...

[jazzharmonie]

very nice ....super cool..Merci

[fadypiano]

lovely tune !! great play..

[PianistaItaliano]

Great Song, beautiful harmony.

[Dvareckas]

super lesson piano!!!

[Computersam]

Very good!! Great Petrucciani.*****

[Darcity1]

Awesome improv!!

[yuehchopin]

sehr sentimental, danke!