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Lester Leaps In

EPISODE · Sep 15, 2020 · 43 MIN

Lester Leaps In

from Jazz Piano Skills · host Dr. Bob Lawrence

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play the jazz standard by legendary jazz saxophonist Lester Young, Lester Leaps In. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverThe Jazz standard by Lester Young (the Pres), Lester Leaps InLearnHistorical Facts, Form, Chords Changes, Melody, Harmonic Structure of Lester Leaps InPlayLester Leaps In using Melodic Treatments and ImprovisationFor maximum musical growth, be sure to use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while studying and practicing the jazz standard by legendary jazz saxophonist Lester Young, Lester Leaps In.Download Podcast PacketsIllustrations(detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)Lead Sheets(beautifully notated music lead sheets)Play Alongs(ensemble assistance and practice tips)EPISODE OUTLINE:IntroductionDiscover, Learn, PlayInvite to Join JazzPianoSkillsDEMO ONELester Leaps In (Key of Bb)Melodic Treatment (‘A’ Section)Single Note (Bud Powell Style)Improvisation (‘B’ Section)Chord Tones OnlyDEMO TWOLester Leaps In (Key of Bb)Melodic Treatment (‘A’ Section)Unison Line (Oscar Peterson Style)Improvisation (‘B’ Section)Chord Tones OnlyDEMO THREELester Leaps In (Key of Bb)Melodic Treatment (‘A’ Section)Octave + 5th (Red Garland Style)Improvisation (‘B’ Section)Chord Tones OnlyDEMO FOURLester Leaps In (Key of Bb)Melodic Treatment (‘A’ Section)Locked Hands (George Shearing Style)Improvisation (‘B’ Section)Chord Tones OnlyDEMO FIVELester Leaps In (Key of Bb)Melodic Treatment (‘A’ Section)Quartal/Fourthy Structures (Herbie Hancock Style)Improvisation (‘B’ Section)Chord Tones OnlyConclusionClosing CommentsVisit JazzPianoSkills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with interactive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, and a private jazz piano community Jazz Piano Forums.If you wish to support JazzPianoSkills with a donation you can do so easily through the JazzPianoSkills Paypal Account.Thank you for being a JazzPianoSkills listenerSupport the show

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