Come Sunday: Journey Through The Real Book #66 (Jazz Piano Lesson)

A solo piano interpretation of Duke Ellington's great jazz-hymn.
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Enjoy the journey, and "let the music flow!"
Ron

[@evelynyturralde4113]

Hi, Ron. I came across your video because it was mentioned in a video by your fellow jazz teacher Tony Winston! -- and then there it was in the right-hand column of the YT page.
I love the verbal introduction you gave, showing us the historical context of the piece! Very informative.
Beautiful little fluttery right-hand ornaments you did! Thank you.

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks Evelyn, I had a great time playing this tune and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@bluntonaut]

Beautiful. I really like how you introduce each tune you play.

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks so much! The introductions were the original inspiration behind this whole project, so I'm glad you're enjoying them.

[@madclassix9909]

This is great. Deserves more views.

[@rondrotos5285]

Thanks!!!

[@baggymangler]

God Damnit! It have Chelsea Bridge in 2 bars. You're the man.

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Your comment made me smile - much appreciated :)

[@randyknisely8979]

Been playing that piece for a long time, you really gave me some new things to work on...thanks much!

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Enjoy, Randy! Trying new things on a piece we know can be like changing a filter on a photo or something. Just looking at it from another angle or lens.

[@jamesgathings2142]

I just stumbled across your channel. I was searching for Eric Reed's solo piano version of Come Sunday and found your channel. This is fantastic. I've always wanted to improve my ability to be creative with the Real Book. I would love to take my Real Book skills to another level, but I'm currently focussing on classical because 1) I love the sound and 2) I want to improve my technique. Hopefully I can get insight from your channel. Thank you!

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Hi James - welcome aboard! Come Sunday is one of my all-time favorite tunes. You may want to just start with one tune from the Real Book to supplement your classical playing. Start now, so the tunes become "old friends" in a few years.

[@carlosf203]

Man, i love your playing. You play ballads expertly; i love how the weight of what you played in the improvisation is felt when you return to the ending theme. Thank you for keeping on this series!

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks Carl! The irony is that I while could play ballads maturely, even as a teenager, it took me much longer to learn how to play uptempo tunes well. It's the reverse of how most players develop! As you imply, that moment when the melody returns in songs is a fascinating spot. You've made an important observation about how the solo can influence the musical feeling at that point.

[@manuelponce9838]

you have a spiritula quality to you - you re like a nutrient

[@rondrotoskeyboardimprov9453]

Thanks Manuel - a song like this prince out that element in us all :)