Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum (Trio Acoustic Version)

This is Wayne Shorter's Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum off of his album Speak No Evil.

I originally bought the album to listen to Herbie but now I listen to it for Freddie Hubbard and Elvin Jones. They do some rhythmic manipulation that just blows me away.

I was feeling extra chromatic tonight. Just trying to push the boundaries of my "out" playing on a good standard.

A good way to practice this is to think a half step out off any chord BUT don't resolve back in. It takes some getting used to but you have to really believe in it to pull it off. The chromatic clusters also sound much clearer on an acoustic grand piano. But mine unfotunatley doesn't have a 1/4 inch output...

I can't explain what happens @ 58 seconds.

Be sure to check out my new site tjjazzpiano.wordpress.com for an all new Bud Powell Transcription and analysis.

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[DaveisLearningtoPlay]

awesome!!! I posted my version but yours makes me want to go abck and try again :)

[tjjazzpiano]

Whatever man, you sound great!

[Jonboyutube]

I'm not as fluent in the language of jazz as many commentators here and 'out there' pieces aren't always easy for me to hang on to but I thought this was fantastic. Your impeccable rhythmic sense held it together so well and the chromatic tone was great : ) 5*

[tjjazzpiano]

Thanks for the comment Jon, I think that was pretty fluent comment. lol

[PianistaItaliano]

Terrific improvisation on this one, full of new idea.Probably my favorite videos from you so far!Great Work ★★★★★

[tjjazzpiano]

Wow, thanks!

[liverpool2878]

crap

[Basso9x13]

BRAVO!!

*****

~R

[philipcwelch]

You really make it swing. I love it!

[craigjazz23x]

You are great man!!!!! I play piano and wish to be as good as you. I'm almost at your level. I just need to practice and listen more. But man you are good.