Lessons from Fatha
Earl Hines joined jazz critic and television host, Ralph Gleason on his program Jazz Casual. He beautifully illustrates some elements …
Monthly Archives: July 2011
The Life of Earl “Fatha” Hines
Although Earl Hines was a year older than Fats Waller, he was very much ahead of his time in terms …
What the Music Looks Like: Harlem Stride
On Friday’s post, I included the first four measures (after Johnson’s introduction) of “Carolina Shout”: Harlem Stride piano employed a …
Enter The Lion: Willie “The Lion” Smith
(1897-1973) Allow himself to introduce… himself! Willie “The Lion” Smith was one of the progenitors of the Harlem Stride piano …
What the Music Looks Like: Harlem Stride
So, I thought it might be useful for you to have a visual image of what Harlem Stride piano sounded …
More on Tatum…
Art Tatum I thought we’d continue our coverage of Art Tatum with an excerpt from the exquisitely researched website, Riverwalk …
More Than a Handful – The Incomparable Art Tatum
Art Tatum was born October 13, 1909 in Toledo, Ohio. He was born with cataracts in both eyes, consequently leaving …
Ain’t Misbehavin’ Listening Guide
Fats Waller It’s time to examine one of the most important figures in the history of jazz (yet sadly, he …
James P. Johnson
James P. Johnson, the Father of Harlem Stride piano, was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1894. Although he …
Handful of Keys Listening Guide
This week, I thought I would tackle an analysis/listening guide to Waller’s Handful of Keys. It was recorded in 1929 …
