Sophisticated Lady - Jazz Piano Solo

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"Sophisticated Lady" is a jazz standard, composed as an instrumental in 1932 by Duke Ellington and Irving Mills to which words were added by Mitchell Parish. The words met with approval from Ellington, who described them as "wonderful — but not entirely fitted to my original conception." That original conception was inspired by three of Ellington's grade school teachers. "They taught all winter and toured Europe in the summer. To me that spelled sophistication."

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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and bandleader.

Recognized during his life as one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music, Ellington's reputation has increased since his death, including a special award citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board.

Ellington called his style and sound "American Music" rather than jazz, and liked to describe those who impressed him as "beyond category", including many of the musicians who served with his orchestra, some of whom were themselves considered among the giants of jazz and remained with Ellington's orchestra for decades. While many were noteworthy in their own right, it was Ellington who melded them into one of the most well-known orchestral units in the history of jazz. He often composed specifically for the style and skills of these individuals, such as "Jeep's Blues" for Johnny Hodges, "Concerto for Cootie" ("Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me") for Cootie Williams and "The Mooche" for Tricky Sam Nanton. He also recorded songs written by his bandsmen, such as Juan Tizol's "Caravan" and "Perdido" which brought the "Spanish Tinge" to big-band jazz. After 1941, he frequently collaborated with composer-arranger Billy Strayhorn, who he called his alter-ego.

One of the twentieth century's best-known African-American celebrities, Ellington recorded for many American record companies, and appeared in several films. Ellington and his orchestra toured the United States and Europe regularly before and after World War II. Ellington led his band from 1923 until his death in 1974. His son Mercer Ellington took over the band until his death from cancer in 1996. Paul Ellington, Mercer's youngest son, took over the Orchestra from there and after his mother's passing took over the Estate of Duke and Mercer Ellington.

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[russianblizzard]

Alfonso your style of playing the piano is moving my soul. I recognize that a part of you really is the piano.

[PianistaItaliano]

@russianblizzard I am glad you like my work, Thank you very much

[irishman48]

This song (particularly this version) has taken over my life. I play it twenty times a day. For over a week now, I've been trying to figure out what it is that makes this rendition so much better than every other one I've ever heard (other than its high quality and musicianship).

Then it suddenly came to me why. It's the flawless tempo you chose to play this at. Other covers of it (even good ones) are always just a tad too fast. The pacing of your playing is what makes it so great.

[PianistaItaliano]

@irishman48 Thanks, your comment it's much appreciated

[irishman48]

Your version of this song really kicks ass.

Kudos to you, both for playing it so beautifully and for sharing it with the rest of us.

[PianistaItaliano]

@irishman48 Thanks

[maciex95]

i am 15 years old, and i love jazz, you got skills, great play

[jehutys5]

Absolutely stunning. I would let this piece ring all over my house at night if i had speakers all over my house.

Great work once again Sir!

[azarabulness]

why is the video only showing my views?

[Danny2Vaginas]

I am 14 years old and all of my surrounding classmates and peirs listen to hip hop and rap, and expect me to as well. Although I appear as i like rap and hip hop, and part of me used to, I have a love for jazz music, especially your piano playing skills. I know that it takes alot of talent to be a musician, for I play the acoustic guitar. You have much talent and I appreciate you making beautiful music and sharing it with us.

[mexicanchiliman]

@Ally657 early swing and big band music merged with early jazz and blues and then merged into what most people think of as jazz throughout the 1900s :)

[Ally657]

Wow this was composed in 1932? I thought the creation of jazz came a bit later on.

[carlomagno913]

someone must have accidentally clicked dislike