Another comment is that of his humility and graciousness. He was a true gentleman and a gentle man. That’s a quality sorely missing these days. Every one is getting a participation grade these days of talentless fops, while this man was so terribly “overlooked” and never sought recognition. Those of us who know what skill and talent looks like can appreciate and acknowledge him and his virtuous virtuosic spirit that is still with us…thank God.
1:17 - The Very Thought Of You 6:30 - Alone Together 11:12 - Oh, Look at Me Now! 15:50 - Oh, What A Beautiful Morning 21:03 - Six on Four 26:09 - Recorda Me 29:22 - Don't Blame Me 34:35 - Polka Dots and Moonbeams 40:42 - Bluesette 44:42 - Monk's Mood 48:35 - Ain't Misbehavin'
Hank is one the most underrated piano players that ever lived. He should be named in one breath together with Bud Powell, Earl Hines, Art Tatum, Tommy Flanagan. What a super class and above all what a touch listen to first notes of "the very thought of you" starting this master class. Brilliant! It doesn't get anybetter then this!
I agree 100%! Mr. Jones is a treasure and should be recognized as such. He is a legend that gets far too little attention our time of “devolution” in the musical arts-if in fact they can be called “arts” anymore. If you bother to study the life of Mr. Jones, you will find a man who paid his dues and I’m doing so was revered as first among equals in the eyes of Monk, Powell, and the gallery of super geniuses from the old days and into our own time. I sit at this man’s feet to be blessed by his insights and artistry.
wow !! He's 86 years old in this video. His chord progressions and sense of melodic structure are so sophisticated and beautiful. He could give any jazz person a run for their money today !! I'm soooo impressed !! I love the reharmonizing he adds. He really makes the songs he plays his own. Bravo !!
I spoke with bassist Kelly Sill after a set he played with Hank Jones at George's Restaurant in Chicago in the early '80's, and complimented him on his playing and how he had maintained his focus on Hank's left hand. Kelly and a local drummer had been hired to serve as Hank's trio for a one-week engagement at the club. Kelly said "That was the hardest thing I've ever done. When Hank played a 5-6 chorus solo, he completely reharmonized the tune each time through!"
What a cool Dude! I think he should have been more famous but he was very modest about his genius. Notice his hands are HUGE. Obviously, he practiced a lot. He loved it but he was also willing to WORK for it. Jazz ain't easy! I have to say also, this is one incredibly elegant gentleman, worthy of a very high status among American heroes. Jazz is American and this is one of the guys who made it so great! If there isn't a statue of him somewhere, there sure should be.
That's so strange--he was (I believe) the brother-in-law of two wonderful women who looked after me when I lived with my mother in NYC in the mid-to-late 1960's. He would come to visit us at our apartment, and I remember dancing for him in my little ballerina outfit (I was about six then) in our living room as he smiled and clapped rhythm for me (I'm sure I was terrible!). My late father's piano was there, but I don't remember Hank ever playing it--maybe he did, though. I know that my mother told me that he was a well-known musician, but he was basically a nice man named Hank to me. I wish I'd known that I was attempting to dance for musical royalty then!
I believe he lived into his nineties, he must have studied with a classical teacher as did Benny Goodman, since his fingering technique is perfect- living proof "the best prevention for arthritis in old age" I heard him playing as soloist at a British big band concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London in the eighties. Having a heavy instrument , he had to travel to different venues with the early swing type bands and abroad which kept him fit and up to date with the changes in jazz composition and piano styles.
The lushness of that harmonic pallette... beyond description. His feathery touch makes me wonder if Teddy Wilson was an early influence. Though now I see, to my surprise, that their age difference was only 6 years!
he's moving his fingers a bit extra to regain a little movement. When you get older, joints stiffen, everything becomes hard. It's just stretching the muscles in the hands (there are none in the fingers).
Another comment is that of his humility and graciousness. He was a true gentleman and a gentle man. That’s a quality sorely missing these days. Every one is getting a participation grade these days of talentless fops, while this man was so terribly “overlooked” and never sought recognition. Those of us who know what skill and talent looks like can appreciate and acknowledge him and his virtuous virtuosic spirit that is still with us…thank God.
1:17 - The Very Thought Of You
6:30 - Alone Together
11:12 - Oh, Look at Me Now!
15:50 - Oh, What A Beautiful Morning
21:03 - Six on Four
26:09 - Recorda Me
29:22 - Don't Blame Me
34:35 - Polka Dots and Moonbeams
40:42 - Bluesette
44:42 - Monk's Mood
48:35 - Ain't Misbehavin'
Hank is one the most underrated piano players that ever lived. He should be named in one breath together with Bud Powell, Earl Hines, Art Tatum, Tommy Flanagan. What a super class and above all what a touch listen to first notes of "the very thought of you" starting this master class. Brilliant! It doesn't get anybetter then this!
DEXTER GORDON his piano touch is the equivalent of Neuhaus in classical. Noone had this voluptuous tone, not even evans. A true piano poet.
@@KosmasLapatas Hiromi Uehara has a very unique sense of dynamic, imo the best.
@@robinsarchiz i love her too for her piano tone and virtuosity
I agree 100%! Mr. Jones is a treasure and should be recognized as such. He is a legend that gets far too little attention our time of “devolution” in the musical arts-if in fact they can be called “arts” anymore. If you bother to study the life of Mr. Jones, you will find a man who paid his dues and I’m doing so was revered as first among equals in the eyes of Monk, Powell, and the gallery of super geniuses from the old days and into our own time. I sit at this man’s feet to be blessed by his insights and artistry.
I mean, wow. What heart. What style and technique. What a light hearted, gentlemen too. It truly moves me - he's inspirational.
wow !! He's 86 years old in this video. His chord progressions and sense of melodic structure are so sophisticated and beautiful. He could give any jazz person a run for their money today !! I'm soooo impressed !! I love the reharmonizing he adds. He really makes the songs he plays his own. Bravo !!
art tatum est dans son jeu et revit...
My grandfather Cab Calloway considered Hank Jones to be his favorite pianist starting in the 1970's.
he was also a very nice friendly person. very warm hearted and easy to talk to. guys like him really put that shine on jazz. RIP
Hank Jones, jazz lovers miss you so much. You are gone, but your sublime music will always be alive in our hearts.
So beautifully put, Ciccillo.
One of the very best there ever was. His touch is extraordinary.truly superb.RIP.
The best touch... light, precise, sonorous, feathery: Teddy Wilson, Hank Jones, Nat Cole, Bill Evans.
So casual, and yet so sophisticated, just incredible.
What a gentleman and consummate artist...the world is less with his passing.
I spoke with bassist Kelly Sill after a set he played with Hank Jones at George's Restaurant in Chicago in the early '80's, and complimented him on his playing and how he had maintained his focus on Hank's left hand. Kelly and a local drummer had been hired to serve as Hank's trio for a one-week engagement at the club. Kelly said "That was the hardest thing I've ever done. When Hank played a 5-6 chorus solo, he completely reharmonized the tune each time through!"
Kelly! Such a great teacher and phenomenal bass player!
Not only a great pianist. But also a very nice, sympathetic gentleman.
Tank you Mr Jones.
What a cool Dude! I think he should have been more famous but he was very modest about his genius. Notice his hands are HUGE. Obviously, he practiced a lot. He loved it but he was also willing to WORK for it. Jazz ain't easy! I have to say also, this is one incredibly elegant gentleman, worthy of a very high status among American heroes. Jazz is American and this is one of the guys who made it so great! If there isn't a statue of him somewhere, there sure should be.
All facts brother, no fiction
Love his phrasing and melodic interpretation. He stands as one of the greats of his era.
His duet recording with Roberta Gambarini is the pinnacle of piano & singer duo of all time! The subtle time feel of him is unparalleled!
He was brother of my Mother's house keeper Mrs Murray in Pontiac MI. , she spoke of him and all her brothers often and fondly !!!
That's so strange--he was (I believe) the brother-in-law of two wonderful women who looked after me when I lived with my mother in NYC in the mid-to-late 1960's. He would come to visit us at our apartment, and I remember dancing for him in my little ballerina outfit (I was about six then) in our living room as he smiled and clapped rhythm for me (I'm sure I was terrible!). My late father's piano was there, but I don't remember Hank ever playing it--maybe he did, though. I know that my mother told me that he was a well-known musician, but he was basically a nice man named Hank to me. I wish I'd known that I was attempting to dance for musical royalty then!
there is no substitute for class.
He's having such fun, it's irresistible! (Not to mention that he is a Mt Olympus level musician.)
Ooft 36:30 - 36:33 that's a lick. This is magic, thanks for uploading!
Master Class with Hank Jones ; The Performance.. 2004..still great...
Those voicings!!!!
Incredible... well, Jones-credible...
Wow, a serious musician who engages his audience .... Impressive!
Great stuff 🙌🏾🙌🏾
I believe he lived into his nineties, he must have studied with a classical teacher as did Benny Goodman, since his fingering technique is perfect- living proof "the best prevention for arthritis in old age" I heard him playing as soloist at a British big band concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London in the eighties. Having a heavy instrument , he had to travel to different venues with the early swing type bands and abroad which kept him fit and up to date with the changes in jazz composition and piano styles.
An amazing pianist and such a gentle man
Cool as hell!
Oh, what a beautiful morning sends chills up my spine.
The lushness of that harmonic pallette... beyond description. His feathery touch makes me wonder if Teddy Wilson was an early influence. Though now I see, to my surprise, that their age difference was only 6 years!
Awesome!
Gorgeous arrangements. Alone Together lush, haunting.
The Father of the great linage of Detroit piano players.
Detroit and Pittsburgh... two jazz, and specifically piano, powerhouses!!!
So wonderful. Such joy, clarity, and subtlety.
you're greatly missed, Bad Henry.
Really Good Music. Mr. Jones is a powerhouse musician.
thanks you mrs hank verry good
A Great legend
How beautiful playing from the great .... thanks for share this
wonderful music, and a fine man.
The Great Hank Jones...
Lovely, thank you for sharing... What a joy listening to Hank Jones!!
Thank you so much!
awesome good♪
Amazing musician omg! I remember listening to piano at a very young girl. I certainly appreciate this. Thank you!
This is beyond scale awesome...
legendary
I can hear in Oscar Peterson's playing (especially ballad playing) pretty heavy influence from this great giant.
True!!!
THANK YOU
The golden Touch !
Thank you!
I adore hank
i´m very happy for this video, thank so much...
Symphonic Indeed
Thank you very much for this!
Awesome.
What a wonderful pianoplayer. Influenced from All great pianists.
Bravo!
The master!
Man that left hand goes to Dmaj7 A7b9/D The Very Thought of You
Thanks, Edward
nice
Great pianist. What is the setlist he plays in this concert?
27:41-27:45 If I Should Lose You
Super
Maestro
Awesome music , i'd like to play it in piano but i don't know where to find the sheets... any idea? :) please recomend something
27:41 "If I Should Lose You"?
me too
17:18 What is he doing with his RH fingers?
he's moving his fingers a bit extra to regain a little movement. When you get older, joints stiffen, everything becomes hard. It's just stretching the muscles in the hands (there are none in the fingers).
Now I know who Bill Evans was listening to.
Ellis Larkins too
Unfortunately my hands are not as big as Hanks
"Recuerdeme"
hank all of that was so wrong!!! but it felt so good!!!
@LateGreatJazzPianists
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Monk
1:44
16:00
33:40
not as good as scott storch though !!! lol