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jazz2511
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Registrace 2. 08. 2006
I am a (retired) teacher having taught in a jazz studies course at a tertiary college in Geelong Australia.
My primary interest is to provide as much information as I can to intermediate - advanced jazz piano students.
I record the video, audio (as an MP3 file on my computer) and as a midi file (on my NORD Piano 2) all at the same time so all are in sync.
Usually straight after recording, I add the comments that try to explain some of the melodic/harmonic ideas that I used.
The videos are assembled later - often with transcriptions (generated from the midi file by computer - usually PowerTracks or Real Band from PGmusic) and always with annotations that explain some of the techniques used.
Go to my website at www.bushgrafts.com for free downloads of these videos.
- or go to my website to buy a DVD with all the videos at high quality and printable transcriptions.
HINT: Hitting 'Ctrl/Shift/S' in Windows Media Player slows the DVD videos down! Ctrl/Shift/N returns to normal spee
My primary interest is to provide as much information as I can to intermediate - advanced jazz piano students.
I record the video, audio (as an MP3 file on my computer) and as a midi file (on my NORD Piano 2) all at the same time so all are in sync.
Usually straight after recording, I add the comments that try to explain some of the melodic/harmonic ideas that I used.
The videos are assembled later - often with transcriptions (generated from the midi file by computer - usually PowerTracks or Real Band from PGmusic) and always with annotations that explain some of the techniques used.
Go to my website at www.bushgrafts.com for free downloads of these videos.
- or go to my website to buy a DVD with all the videos at high quality and printable transcriptions.
HINT: Hitting 'Ctrl/Shift/S' in Windows Media Player slows the DVD videos down! Ctrl/Shift/N returns to normal spee
'It Never Entered My Mind' (Improvised piano solo)
This is a new version I have done of this great Rodgers and Hart ballad. Fourteen years ago I uploaded to youtube this same song, but I used the same arrangement idea originally recorded by George Shearing. He combined Satie's 'Gymnopedie No 1' and 'It Never Entered My Mind'. Click here to watch this earlier version czcams.com/video/NltbA-Ppc6U/video.html.
This recent version includes lots of annotations and comments. It was played from a simple lead sheet and includes a number of alternative ideas for harmony. This is a sample first page: bushgrafts.com/jazz/Samples/ItNeverEnteredMyMindFinaleSample.pdf
The full transcription for this, and also the Shearing inspired version are available for $1.20 each
This recent version includes lots of annotations and comments. It was played from a simple lead sheet and includes a number of alternative ideas for harmony. This is a sample first page: bushgrafts.com/jazz/Samples/ItNeverEnteredMyMindFinaleSample.pdf
The full transcription for this, and also the Shearing inspired version are available for $1.20 each
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Everything I Have Is Yours - (Burton Lane)
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This is another great Burton Lane song. A full transcription is available for $1.20 on my website - https:www/bushgrafts.com And this is a free sample of the transcription - bushgrafts.com/jazz/EverythingIHaveIsYoursFinaleSample.pdf
Tangerine - Solo piano version.
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This is one of my favourite tunes to play, and this is the second time I have posted this song. This is a vocal version accompanying Michelle Benjamin. czcams.com/video/lR1WfZ84VRs/video.html. A transcription is available on my website. Here is a first page sample: www.bushgrafts.com/jazz/Samples/TangerineFinaleSample.pdf
Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most - jazz piano tutorial.
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Unfortunately I have not been able to post a you tube video for almost 6 months due to health issues. It is good to be '.. back in the saddle' with this one! This is a lovely tune with excellent lyrics. I played this using just a melody and chords lead sheet. The transcription came later with the notation on the video being derived from the midi file I recorded as I recorded my playing on my ip...
'Chances Are' - solo piano
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I did not always like this 1957 song - made popular by Johnnie Mathis. However, I have grown to like it as it makes an excellent song to play solo. The rather 'cheesy' intro of course, which just about all of the cover versions include, has to be played! There is a free to download sample first page transcription of this on my website www.bushgrafts.com/jazz/Samples/ChancesAreFinaleSample.pdf
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye - Cole Porter
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One of the most loved songs by Cole Porter, this is a fairly simple solo piano version. This is a sample of the transcription available on my website (bushgrafts.com ) for $1.20: bushgrafts.com/jazz/Samples/EveryTimeWeSayGoodbyeFinaleSample.pdf
'What Good' - Michelle Benjamin with Doug McKenzie
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Because of Covid, we hadn't done this for a while! It is another wonderful song written by Michelle. Michelle recorded the vocal over a simple backing track and uploaded the result. I downloaded the vocal track and added the accompaniment using a Rhodes patch on my Nord Piano 2. The notation was added later.
'Have You Met Miss Jones' - jazz piano tutorial
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Another wonderful song to play. The bridge is quite challenging with three key changes. There is a sample page of the transcription here: www.bushgrafts.com/jazz/Samples/HaveYouMetMissJonesFinaleSample.pdf The full transcription is $1.20 on my website: bushgrafts.com
'I Didn't Know About You' (Duke Ellington)
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'I Didn't Know About You' is another Ellington song that deserves to be played more. This is a piano solo. The transcription was derived from the midi file that I recorded at the same time as the video was recorded. This is a free first page sample of the full transcription that can be bought separately ($1.20 USD) or on one of the collections that are also available - www.bushgrafts.com/jazz/S...
Moonlight Serenade (Glen Miller) Jazz piano tutorial
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The signature tune of Glen Miller's Band. As usual, there is a scrolling notation window, live recording of keyboard with added digital view of a keyboard, and some comments on techniques used. The transcription is available from my website (for a sample click here - www.bushgrafts.com/jazz/Samples/MoonlightSerenadeFinaleSample.pdf
'The Things We Did Last Summer' - solo jazz piano tutorial
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This is yet another great ballad - this one by Jules Styne. I do enjoy playing ballads as I think that my reaction time has slowed so that at 80 I really welcome the slower pace of a ballad. This is a first page sample of the transcription: www.bushgrafts.com/jazz/Samples/TheThingsWeDidLastSummerFinaleSample.pdf The full transcription can be bought for $1.20 and is included in the collections. ...
'You Go To My Head' - jazz piano tutorial
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This is a favourite ballad of mine. Some great versions by Chet Baker, Diana Krall and others. A transcription is available on my website - www.bushgrafts.com. Click here to see a sample page of the transcription: www.bushgrafts.com/jazz/Samples/YouGoToMyHeadFinaleSample.pdf
'Look For The Silver Lining' - solo jazz piano tutorial
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Lots of solo piano versions available on youtube of this great Jerome Kern song. It is simple to play, yet can easily be played with alternative harmonies. This is a sample of the (better quality) transcription that is available on my website ($1.20) www.bushgrafts.com/jazz/Samples/LookForTheSilverLiningFinaleSample.pdf
New York State Of Mind - Jazz piano tutorial
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This is the Billy Joel piano classic - I like the version(s) of Mel Torme! Lends itself to a slow bluesy 12/8-ish feel. I have used an intro and outro that is more or less like the original Billy Joel version, and it is in the same key. Sorry about the adverts added - the copyright holders claim the right to include adverts to the video! However, the transcription can be purchased on my website...
Try a Little Tenderness - jazz piano tutorial. Version 2
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I recorded the 'trio' choruses of this 15 years ago! I had never got around to producing a transcription, so I added a freshly recorded chorus as an introduction and followed with the original recording with scrolling transcription added. Complete transcription is available on my website. This is a first page sample: bushgrafts.com/jazz/Samples/TryALittleTendernessFinaleSample.pdf
"The Shining Sea' - Michelle Benjamin with Doug McKenzie
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"The Shining Sea' - Michelle Benjamin with Doug McKenzie
There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York - Jazz piano tutorial
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There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York - Jazz piano tutorial
'Secret Love' (Sammy Fain) - jazz piano tutorial
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'Secret Love' (Sammy Fain) - jazz piano tutorial
For Once In My Life - jazz piano tutorial
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For Once In My Life - jazz piano tutorial
September Song (Kurt Weill) - Jazz piano transcription/tutorial
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September Song (Kurt Weill) - Jazz piano transcription/tutorial
This Time The Dream's On Me - jazz piano tutorial
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This Time The Dream's On Me - jazz piano tutorial
Night And Day / Moonlight Sonata - jazz piano tutorial
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Night And Day / Moonlight Sonata - jazz piano tutorial
'Isn't This a Lovely Day' - Irving Berlin - Jazz piano tutorial.
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'Isn't This a Lovely Day' - Irving Berlin - Jazz piano tutorial.
'Remember' - Irving Berlin. Jazz piano tutorial.
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'Remember' - Irving Berlin. Jazz piano tutorial.
This Can't Be Love - Jazz piano tutorial
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This Can't Be Love - Jazz piano tutorial
Younger Than Springtime - 'South Pacific' - jazz piano tutorial
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Younger Than Springtime - 'South Pacific' - jazz piano tutorial
Here's That Rainy Day - Jazz piano tutorial
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Here's That Rainy Day - Jazz piano tutorial
What A Difference A Day Made - jazz piano tutorial
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What A Difference A Day Made - jazz piano tutorial
She's Funny That Way - jazz piano tutorial
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She's Funny That Way - jazz piano tutorial
❤ it.
REQUEST: Shangrila
супер!
Beautiful !!
je parle de la pub !!!
Marre de ces gens qui vous disent qu'en trois jours on va jouer comme oscar peterson et qu'on est obligée de se cogner jusqu'au bout grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
3:23
Doug you have made a great job!
Sopoooooo nice!!!!!
Nice tururial, my wife is the piano player of the house and is really diggin' it 😊 I'm enjoying it, I hear a bit of Tommy Flanigan in your style.
Simply espectacular ❤
czcams.com/video/VP3PNHM5Xew/video.html
great
It WAS Peter Nero !!! I cant believe I blanked out like this ! I'm online looking for his songbook my jazz piano teacher had me get when I was 17 ! Along with Oscar Peterson's books ! I was classically trained and the book combined jazz classics like this with classical pieces ! Another one I played was Body and Soul which mixes in Clair de lune ! I've put my piano aside for too long in life and now want to go back to it entirely... you've helped me reconnect with these memories ! And now I can find the book again ! Thank you ! Beautiful version ! 🤩 🙏🏽❤ 🙏🏽
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Осень вкусное исполнение, как говориться ФИРМА. Браво!!!
Aveces me pregunto cono takehiro fue capaz de tocar tremenda obra maestra
I love this and can't wait to learn it. Thank you Sir! 🎶
Smokin'
KKJZ just played Shearing's "It Never Entered My Mind," with no mention of Satie, which I found irksome!!
This is super beautiful😍 how I wish I could play like this... have been struggling how to even practise.. though I have been classically trained... thank you so much for these videos ❤
Beautiful rendition of this wonderful iconic song. Great voice and interpretation. Bravo! You are a true musical genius who puts her soul into her singing and interpretation of songs. Incredible interpretation, I find no words to describe it. Thank you Michelle Benjamin. I have to visit your internet sight. God Bless!
Thank you so much 😍😱🔝
Haven't heard from you in a while. I hope you are well, healthy, and happy Doug!
Great tune and many thanks for the tutorial. If it is still possible to correct the name of the genius Michel Petrucciani (not Michelle) . RIP
Magnifique.
real
Congratulations!
Just wow
I still come back and listen to this particular recording ever since discovering it in the mid 2010s. Tutorial or not, this is one beautiful intepreration. Why I haven't commented on it until now, I do not know. Thanks so much.
Doug is still one of the best YT teachers 🙌
Sublime Doug!
Thanks for spreading your cover, it's amazingly good🎉
Thanks for sharing!
Your duo version of "good morning heartache" is absolutely incredible!!..❤❤..you really put your soul into singing the Melody of this song..you & Doug!!..thank you for your version of this song..😎👍💯%
O my God in Heaven she is exquisite and amazing. And that arrangement is being committed to heart as we speak. Six out of five 🌟 🌟 ⭐️ 🌟 ⭐️ 🌟 !!!!
My favorite song Played it on my first gig at 14 on vibes. Lovely playing
Unfortunately, i don't see "Smile" midifile on your website :(
Waw ! What an arrangement ! Congrats
My god, what a beautiful version. by far better than Keith Jarret's. I hope to learn it note by note and play it with dignity before I die.
wonderful voice
sick arrangement
Amazing channel especially for old neophytes like me.
Sublime Maestro Doug!
She is soooo good!
Video doesn't match the sound, MIDI, and notation? 1:13 Eb left hand
1:12 so nice. Always floored by your creativity
g10 st margaret
grade 10
I love this song so much, amazing job on this!!