@@johnanderson9494 There is no one "proper" way to play this piece so long as you're respecting the original melody and chords. Of course one can jazz it as much as they want. For another vintage piano solo version, check out Paul Estabrook's 1930 Brunswick recording.
For a nice contrast with Frederick's BRILLIANT arrangement here, check out original 1930 piano solo version by the great Paul Estabrook, one of the chief pianists and arrangers for the Automatic Musical Instrument Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, makers of the "National" roll-changing tune-selecting coin pianos, as well as (later) the well-known "AMI" jukeboxes. The rolls for this style piano are extremely rare today due to both the high attrition rates of the instruments themselves, the difficulty of changing the rolls without destroying them, and finally, the casual disregard for what was then considered throwaway pop music in the original era (leading to the destruction of a great many coin piano and orchestrion rolls). Nonetheless, many of the rolls that remain are outstanding, and it's fortunate that he also recorded 6 piano solos for Brunswick to showcase his actual live playing, to contrast with the rolls, of which this is one: archive.org/details/78_puttin-on-the-ritz_paul-estabrook-berlin_gbia0059183b/Puttin'+on+the+Ritz+-+Paul+Estabrook+-+Berlin.flac
Great to see more discussion on Paul Estabrook's playing. I love what I've heard of him from his records. I can't find anything regarding piano rolls though.
There is more about him on the Mechanical Music Press website page about the National / AMI pianos, in the “Mechanical Music Registry” section of the site. They also mention two other arrangers for this piano: James “Rags” Allen and Walter Goble, as well as “Mr Davies” who played blues rolls.
@@PiotrBarcz Piotr: strange place to find you but only an hour or so ago I found a post of Frederick Hodges playing 'You turned the tables on me'. I thought you might like it and wondered how to deliver the message. I did recommend you check out Peter Mintun doing the same some time back. Cheers - Jeffrey
Think Frederick has better things to do with his hands. To get to his standard requires dedication and hard work. As a teacher he would be a hard task master. I have heard of students falsely accusing their teachers just to escape taking lessons because they either are not prepared to put in the work or simply dont have the ability and are often pressured by parents. If you dont have, or cant provide receipts of proof, then your accusations are more likely to identify you as the villain. You are only shaming yourself.
WOW, this arrangement and performance is "SUPER DUPER" !!!
Sadly I don’t think anyone is getting reference.
I got it.
Great arrangement, wonderful phrasing, masterful execution. Just marvelous!
Stunning!
Frederick, so glad I found this on UA-cam!! You rock.
Ragtime/stride in the left hand is so good!
This arrangement is so unique and enjoyable. You should do a recording of it in a studio for better sound. I'd buy it!
A real master of the genre. This is the best performance (both technically and idiomatically) I've heard.
this is how it's played properly ua-cam.com/video/xnEmSo6mEP4/v-deo.html&ab_channel=jazzgreek
Check out Jim Hession on this.
@@johnanderson9494 There is no one "proper" way to play this piece so long as you're respecting the original melody and chords. Of course one can jazz it as much as they want. For another vintage piano solo version, check out Paul Estabrook's 1930 Brunswick recording.
@@andrewbarrett1537 This one is a better recording ua-cam.com/video/8MfNZbagLzs/v-deo.html&ab_channel=EduardSchlosser
what a wonderful arrangement! with a lot of inner voicings!
He is quite the showman!
Brilliant stride piano playing. Such precision!
I thought it was stride but wasn't sure. This is the first time I've heard it played in this style.
Thanks for having GOOD AUDIO!!!
He's great. 😃
I love Puttin on the Ritz especially the way Frederick Hodges plays.
For a nice contrast with Frederick's BRILLIANT arrangement here, check out original 1930 piano solo version by the great Paul Estabrook, one of the chief pianists and arrangers for the Automatic Musical Instrument Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, makers of the "National" roll-changing tune-selecting coin pianos, as well as (later) the well-known "AMI" jukeboxes.
The rolls for this style piano are extremely rare today due to both the high attrition rates of the instruments themselves, the difficulty of changing the rolls without destroying them, and finally, the casual disregard for what was then considered throwaway pop music in the original era (leading to the destruction of a great many coin piano and orchestrion rolls).
Nonetheless, many of the rolls that remain are outstanding, and it's fortunate that he also recorded 6 piano solos for Brunswick to showcase his actual live playing, to contrast with the rolls, of which this is one: archive.org/details/78_puttin-on-the-ritz_paul-estabrook-berlin_gbia0059183b/Puttin'+on+the+Ritz+-+Paul+Estabrook+-+Berlin.flac
Great to see more discussion on Paul Estabrook's playing. I love what I've heard of him from his records. I can't find anything regarding piano rolls though.
There is more about him on the Mechanical Music Press website page about the National / AMI pianos, in the “Mechanical Music Registry” section of the site. They also mention two other arrangers for this piano: James “Rags” Allen and Walter Goble, as well as “Mr Davies” who played blues rolls.
Magistral!!!
Wow!
Wonderful ! Thank you
suuuuuper !!!!!
fantastic
Fantastico, great Pianist !
Fabulous!
what a pleasure...
Stride that baby!!!!!
A++++++
Потрясающая аранжировка!
the stride version.
Is this a mortal or one of the gods playing? Fantastic! Thanks.
As always...the consummate professional.
Frederick molested me from ages 11-13. He was put on trial for molesting another student of his but was acquitted. He deserves to be strung up.
any records of the trial?
@@PiotrBarcz facebook doesn't let you post links. Google: frederick hodges trial
@@PiotrBarcz Piotr: strange place to find you but only an hour or so ago I found a post of Frederick Hodges playing 'You turned the tables on me'. I thought you might like it and wondered how to deliver the message. I did recommend you check out Peter Mintun doing the same some time back.
Cheers - Jeffrey
Think Frederick has better things to do with his hands. To get to his standard requires dedication and hard work. As a teacher he would be a hard task master. I have heard of students falsely accusing their teachers just to escape taking lessons because they either are not prepared to put in the work or simply dont have the ability and are often pressured by parents. If you dont have, or cant provide receipts of proof, then your accusations are more likely to identify you as the villain. You are only shaming yourself.
@@jeffrey3895 Oh yeah I know that recording very well. It's great! My friend actually transcribed that performance, I posted it last year I think.
So do people like this start with classical and then move on to different types of music??
Yes he did study classical piano. A very talented and intelligent man who has a PhD in history. You can read his bio on his web site.
OOOh Very cool