The Evolution of Solo Jazz Piano Part 1&2, Traditional Styles + Modern Styles

The Evolution of Solo Jazz Piano is a study of solo piano styles developed by 24 of the most influential solo pianists from 1900 to the present. In order to clearly illustrate the specific contributions of the various pianists, Bill Dobbins composed a theme based on the well known standard All Of Me. By applying the stylistic approaches of the different pianists to the same theme, one becomes aware of the subtle yet evocative elements of each individual style. Common elements between Waller, Ellington, Tatum, Monk and Rowles, Tatum, Hines and Wilson, Smith and Ellington, Corea and Beirach etc., should make it clear that musical individuality is largely the result of the subconscious emphasis of some musical elements over others, rather than the self-conscious cultivation of originality for its own sake. We sincerely hope that this DVD may serve as a stimulus toward the further study of the solo jazz piano tradition in particular and for creative music in general.

CONTENIDO:

Part 1: Traditional Styles Scott Joplin
Jelly Roll Morton
James P. Johnson
Willie "The Lion" Smith
Earl "Fatha" Hines
Thomas "Fats" Waller
Teddy Wilson
Duke Ellington
Art Tatum
Meade Lux Lewis
Pete Johnson
Jimmy Yancey
Part 2: Modern Styles Thelonious Monk
Bud Powell
Oscar Peterson
Erroll Garner
Lennie Tristano
Bill Evans
Clare Fischer
Jimmy Rowles
Cecil Taylor
Chick Corea
Keith Jarrett
Richie Beirach