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Did you know there is a scale that is missing in nearly all...
Posted on Tuesday January 18, 2022



Did you know there is a scale that is missing in nearly all traditional piano methods? In today’s Quick Tip, Jonny is breaking the silence to help you master the most important scale for piano improv. Why is this scale so important? Because this one scale works on virtually any song in any style on any chord progression. 


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Posted on Sunday January 16, 2022




Mulgrew Miller demonstrating comping and soloing on All The...
Posted on Friday January 07, 2022



Mulgrew Miller demonstrating comping and soloing on All The Things You Are (by Jerome Kern) of at his Piano Master Class

Mulgrew Miller (August 13, 1955 - May 29, 2013)

This video was taken on June 6, 2012, during Mulgrew Miller week at The Center For Jazz Studies, Israel Conservatory Tel Aviv.

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Now Available: “Thoughts and Experiments with Solo...
Posted on Friday January 07, 2022



Now Available: “Thoughts and Experiments with Solo Piano” - a guide to freedom, imagination, and fearlessness at the piano. This brand new course from jazz piano legend Fred Hersch features 19 intensive video lessons, nine exclusive studio performances (with full transcriptions), and much more.

Learn more: https://openstudiojazz.link/thoughts-…

This video is an excerpt from Lesson #8: Body and Soul: Contrapuntal Playing and Voicings


The Most Important Improv Exercise for Jazz Piano
Posted on Saturday January 01, 2022



The Most Important Improv Exercise for Jazz Piano


Fundamental, simple and very powerful right hand modal jazz...
Posted on Thursday December 30, 2021



Fundamental, simple and very powerful right hand modal jazz piano exercises. We take advantages of the physiology of the hand using primarily the 3 first fingers making a strong, simple and ‘fast moving’ foundation to be used when playing a jazz piano solo. We reuse the same unique 3 finger hand grip (lick) to play the pentatonic scale and all the 7 church modes. Furthermore we use the hand grip to play chromatic scale and off scale.


I’ve learned so much by studying Barry Harris’...
Posted on Thursday December 30, 2021



I’ve learned so much by studying Barry Harris’ teachings.  This concept of “6th on the 5th” was the first that I really took to heart.  I hope it’s useful for you. Download the worksheet for free: https://jazz-library.com/6th-on-the-5th/


HOW TO PLAY BLUES PIANO (EASY BLUES PIANO RIFFS) // Learning to...
Posted on Tuesday December 28, 2021



HOW TO PLAY BLUES PIANO (EASY BLUES PIANO RIFFS) // Learning to play blues piano? In this blues piano riffs tutorial Tom Donald  will show you easy blues piano licks and tricks when learning how to play 12 bar blues on piano.


Ray Charles was one of the most important piano players in the...
Posted on Tuesday December 28, 2021



Ray Charles was one of the most important piano players in the history of the instrument. He had an enormously influential role on the development of Gospel, R&B, and Rock music. In this lesson, you’ll learn the approach Ray Charles took in the main riff for the song ‘What I’d Say’.


We learn how to improvise over the 12 bar blues in C major using...
Posted on Tuesday December 28, 2021



We learn how to improvise over the 12 bar blues in C major using a single hand grip. A simple and easy approach to blues piano solo playing. 


We play chromatic notes and we use our first 3 and strongest...
Posted on Tuesday December 28, 2021



We play chromatic notes and we use our first 3 and strongest fingers as a motor for our improvisation. We mix in a blues scale and chord arpeggios - and we learn to play a thrilling jazz solo over the ii-V-I chord progression.


In this lesson, you’ll learn one of the simplest...
Posted on Tuesday December 28, 2021



In this lesson, you’ll learn one of the simplest approaches to imposing or soloing jazz piano. You’ll learn:

- The 1 to 4 chord progression in D minor (Dm7 to G7)
- 2 left hand accompaniment grooves
- The Gospel Scale and scale fingering
- 8th notes & triplets
- Turns
- 4 slides
- Runs


Jazz Piano Improvisation for the Right Hand. We walk through 10...
Posted on Tuesday December 28, 2021



Jazz Piano Improvisation for the Right Hand. We walk through 10 easy steps with exercises and practical Jazz tips. And we learn how to play a cool Jazz solo!!!


By using 3 simple elements, you can take nearly any jazz...
Posted on Tuesday December 28, 2021



By using 3 simple elements, you can take nearly any jazz standard and arrange it for solo piano. Hang out and see how by playing a simple bass line, the melody, some 3rd and 7 comping rhythms, and harmonizing in 3rds and 6ths can transform your playing.


Easy Improvisation Exercise  The II-V-I Progression Step 1 and...
Posted on Tuesday December 28, 2021



Easy Improvisation Exercise  The II-V-I Progression Step 1 and 2 For beginner keyboard improvisers but also good for intermediate and advanced levels.


If you’d like to become a jazz piano player, this is a...
Posted on Tuesday December 28, 2021



If you’d like to become a jazz piano player, this is a great place to start! A simple exercise that walks you through major ii V Is in all 12 keys, playing left hand root notes, and 3rds and 7s with your right hand.


Thrilling Solo Play - in a Simple Manner. We use two simple,...
Posted on Tuesday December 28, 2021



Thrilling Solo Play - in a Simple Manner. We use two simple, nice sounding and easy-to-remember hand grips (licks) on the piano to play a thrilling modal jazzy blues in F minor. A Non-Scale Approach to Jazzy Blues Improvisation. Great Sound with Simple Tools. 


We will learn a very practical method to improvise Jazz over the...
Posted on Tuesday December 28, 2021



We will learn a very practical method to improvise Jazz over the 2-5-1 chord progression in Major. We will also talk some nerdy jazz theory in between. But when we perform, we use simple pentatonic tools that automatically unfold the music!


In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org - Barry Harris in...
Posted on Tuesday December 28, 2021



In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org - Barry Harris in conjunction with NYU and Artists House Foundation presented a Master Class on November 14th, 2004.


A concise and applicable walkthrough of some of the key...
Posted on Tuesday December 28, 2021



A concise and applicable walkthrough of some of the key techniques and methods that the great Barry Harris taught us. We also explore his improvisation, harmony, chord voicings, melodic development, and more.


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Something Blue

Lucky
Posted on Saturday June 10, 2023

Something Blue – Lucky – June 10, 2023 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Liam Noble, Yoni Mayraz, and the Southern University Jazz Ensemble. For more about … Continue reading


DJ Hairy Larry Presents Jazz Alliance Playing Partly Cloudy
Posted on Monday June 05, 2023

From the Archives Of Something Blue June 4, 2023 Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear an original jazz composition recorded right here in Jonesboro. Before I returned to ASU, Jazz Alliance was playing at The Edge Coffeehouse. When I … Continue reading


Little
Posted on Saturday June 03, 2023

Something Blue – Little – June 3, 2023 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Joyce Moreno, Billy Drummond, and NJHB. For more about the show visit the … Continue reading


DJ Hairy Larry Presents NJHB Playing Cookin For Piper
Posted on Sunday May 28, 2023

From the Archives of Something Blue May 28, 2023 Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear a song I wrote, recorded at New Jazz In Jonesboro. In 2013 we scheduled New Jazz In Jonesboro once a month at TheArts@311. We … Continue reading


Wizard
Posted on Saturday May 27, 2023

Something Blue – Wizards – May 27, 2023 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Garage A Trois, Charlie Hunter, and The Common Time Quartet. For more about … Continue reading


DJ Hairy Larry Presents The Common Time Quartet Playing All Of Me
Posted on Sunday May 21, 2023

From The Archives Of Something Blue May 21 2023 Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear a jazz standard played In The Loft at The Edge. The Common Time Quartet played some cooking jazz and blues. I was happy to … Continue reading


Whisper
Posted on Saturday May 20, 2023

Something Blue – Whisper – May 20, 2023 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Natalie Cressman, The Bad Plus, Per Husby, and Bebop Beatniks. For more about … Continue reading


DJ Hairy Larry Presents Bebop Beatniks Playing Dragonflight
Posted on Sunday May 14, 2023

From The Archives Of Something Blue May 14, 2023 Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear one of my songs played in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Bebop Beatniks have been playing jazz in Jonesboro for a long time now. … Continue reading


Ride
Posted on Saturday May 13, 2023

Something Blue – Ride – May 13, 2023 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Brotherhood Of Freaks and Yarn. For more about the show visit the Something … Continue reading


DJ Hairy Larry Presents John Shepherd Playing One Eyed Jack
Posted on Sunday May 07, 2023

From The Archives Of Something Blue May 7, 2023 Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear a brand new blues rock song recorded in Wynne, Arkansas. Mr. John B. Shepherd is famous for his live blues guitar shows. I like … Continue reading


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DJ Hairy Larry Presents Jazz Alliance Playing Partly Cloudy
Posted on Monday June 05, 2023

From the Archives Of Something Blue June 4, 2023 https://sbblues.com/2023/06/05/dj-hairy-larry-presents-jazz-alliance-playing-partly-cloudy/ Thanks Marty, today we're going to hear an original jazz ...


Bebop Beatniks At Beatles Park 2023 05 27
Posted on Wednesday May 31, 2023

Bebop Beatniks At Beatles Park Walnut Ridge, Arkansas May 27, 2023 https://youtu.be/zCZwb_Da2BI Songs 00:00 We are Bebop Beatniks ... 00:23 The Blue Crane 08:53 What a wonderful audience ... 09:00 ...


DJ Hairy Larry Presents NJHB Playing Cookin For Piper
Posted on Sunday May 28, 2023

DJ Hairy Larry Presents NJHB Playing Cookin For Piper From the Archives of Something Blue May 28, 2023 https://sbblues.com/2023/05/28/dj-hairy-larry-presents-njhb-playing-cookin-for-piper/ Thanks Ma...


Delta Boogie Newsletter June 2023 Bebop Beatniks At Beatles Park
Posted on Wednesday May 24, 2023

Saturday, May 27, at noon, Bebop Beatniks will be playing at Beatles Park in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Beatles Park is near the corner of Abbey Road and Main Street. We even got in the newspaper. http...


DJ Hairy Larry Presents The Common Time Quartet Playing All Of Me
Posted on Sunday May 21, 2023

From The Archives Of Something Blue May 21 2023 https://sbblues.com/2023/05/21/dj-hairy-larry-presents-the-common-time-quartet-playing-all-of-me/ Thanks Marty, today we're going to hear a jazz stand...


The Common Time Quartet 2017 05 06
Posted on Saturday May 20, 2023

The Common Time Quartet May 6, 2017 In The Loft at The Edge Coffeehouse Jonesboro, Arkansas https://archive.org/details/ct2017-05-06 Songs 01 All Of Me 02 Song For My Father 03 Mr PC 04 Autumn Leav...


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Posted on Saturday May 20, 2023

Gamer+ News May 20, 2023 - Inspired Unreality - Fantasy and Science Fiction https://gamerplus.org/newsfeed/5127 Join us for Inspired Unreality open game chat Saturday, May 20, at 11:00 AM Central. W...


NJHB Music Page Updated
Posted on Thursday May 18, 2023

I updated the Music page on the NJHB website. https://njhb.org/music.php 19 albums Cover art Music player Links to liner notes and downloads. Enjoy! ...


HairyLarryLand Update
Posted on Wednesday May 17, 2023

I just finished updating the HairyLarryLand website. 49 albums of Arkansas music. And I'm working on a John Shepherd album for number 50. https://hairylarryland.com/ Click the pic to go to the Inte...


DJ Hairy Larry Presents Bebop Beatniks Playing Dragonflight
Posted on Sunday May 14, 2023

DJ Hairy Larry Presents Bebop Beatniks Playing Dragonflight From The Archives Of Something Blue May 14, 2023 https://sbblues.com/2023/05/14/dj-hairy-larry-presents-bebop-beatniks-playing-dragonflight...


Email To Matt Chaney 2023 05 12
Posted on Friday May 12, 2023

Joe Lee, Scotty Moore, Bill Black, Sammy Creason, Danny Jones, Mike Overall, Alex Washam, Gretchen Hunt So ... Joe Lee was band director at Trumann, Arkansas, when he was working with Scotty Moore an...


MixRemix Creative Commons Jazz 2023 05 12
Posted on Friday May 12, 2023

MixRemix On Anonradio - From The Creative Commons Jazz Library - 2023-05-12 jazz.mixremix.cc https://archive.org/details/ccj2023-05-12 41:31 Regis V Gronoff-Dreaming of the Good Times https://www.ja...


The Locked Tomb Series By Tamsyn Muir
Posted on Thursday May 11, 2023

It's an exercise in unusual narrative. All three books take some orientation. Not a ton of exposition (I hate exposition) so like much great science fiction it's a learning curve. Add this to the unu...


DJ Hairy Larry Presents John Shepherd Playing One Eyed Jack
Posted on Sunday May 07, 2023

From The Archives Of Something Blue May 7, 2023 https://sbblues.com/2023/05/07/dj-hairy-larry-presents-john-shepherd-playing-one-eyed-jack/ Thanks Marty, today we're going to hear a brand new blues ...


Delta Boogie Newsletter May 2023
Posted on Friday May 05, 2023

Delta Boogie Newsletter - May 2023 - River Shows, Blues, Ragtime, Jazz and Country Music Matt Chaney wrote a book called "River Shows, Blues, Ragtime, Jazz and Country Music". We have some pre-releas...


River Shows Blues Ragtime Jazz And Country Music Country Blues
Posted on Friday May 05, 2023

https://deltaboogie.com/River_Shows_Blues_Ragtime_Jazz_and_Country_Music-Country_Blues/ From the upcoming book, July 2023 release: River Shows, Blues, Ragtime, Jazz and Country Music, by Matt Chaney ...


Wizard Hats
Posted on Thursday May 04, 2023

https://gamerplus.org/photo/useralbum/hairylarry/158 Created on NightCafe with prompt - old wizard with pointy hat, stars and planets decorate the hat, head and shoulders portrait, 8k resolution conc...


New Ways Of Composition
Posted on Tuesday May 02, 2023

New Ways Of Composing by Larry Heyl - CC BY Technology has brought about fundamental changes to music composition. I remember when you sat down at a piano and notated a piece on score paper. Then aft...


Hairy Larry Presents Joe Lee And Friends Playing Misty
Posted on Sunday April 30, 2023

Hairy Larry Presents Joe Lee And Friends Playing Misty From The Archives Of Something Blue 2023-04-30 https://sbblues.com/2023/04/30/hairy-larry-presents-joe-lee-and-friends-playing-misty/ Thanks Ma...


MixRemix Creative Commons Jazz 2023 04 28
Posted on Friday April 28, 2023

MixRemix On Anonradio - From The Creative Commons Jazz Library - 2023-04-28 jazz.mixremix.cc https://archive.org/details/ccj2023-04-28 37:41 adam balusik: three trees https://archive.org/details/ada...


DJ Hairy Larry Presents Brian Henkelmann Playing Bop Soup
Posted on Sunday April 23, 2023

DJ Hairy Larry Presents Brian Henkelmann Playing Bop Soup From The Archives Of Something Blue April 23, 2023 https://sbblues.com/2023/04/23/dj-hairy-larry-presents-brian-henkelmann-playing-bop-soup/ ...


Gamerplus News April 21 2023 Inspired Unreality
Posted on Saturday April 22, 2023

Gamer+ News April 21, 2023 - Inspired Unreality! https://gamerplus.org/newsfeed/5103 Wow, seems like forever. After cancelling two weeks ago for a family Easter visit it seems like it's been a month...


Bebop Beatniks On The Twitch Porch
Posted on Wednesday April 19, 2023

Bebop Beatniks On The Twitch Porch April 16, 2023 Northeast Arkansas https://youtu.be/6_WFxKdDaXs Songs 00:00 The Blue Crane 08:45 Playing With Aries ... 09:34 African Violet Personnel John Sheph...


DJ Hairy Larry Presents The Reba Russell Band Singing At Last
Posted on Tuesday April 18, 2023

From The Archives Of Something Blue February 14, 2021 https://sbblues.com/2021/02/14/from-the-archive-february-14-2021-reba-russell-at-last/ Thanks Marty, It's great to be here on Arkansas Roots wit...


DJ Hairy Larry Presents The Reba Russell Band Singing Almost A Memory
Posted on Tuesday April 18, 2023

From The Archives Of Something Blue April 16, 2023 https://sbblues.com/2023/04/16/dj-hairy-larry-presents-the-reba-russell-band/ Thanks Marty. Today we're going to hear the Queen of Memphis Blues si...


DJ Hairy Larry Presents The Jazz Writers Big Band Playing Body Art
Posted on Sunday April 09, 2023

DJ Hairy Larry Presents The Jazz Writers Big Band Playing Body Art From The Archives Of Something Blue April 9, 2023 https://sbblues.com/2023/04/10/dj-hairy-larry-presents-the-jazz-writers-big-band/ ...


Creative Commons Jazz 2023 04 07
Posted on Friday April 07, 2023

MixRemix On Anonradio - From The Creative Commons Jazz Library - 2023-04-07 jazz.mixremix.cc https://archive.org/details/ccj2023-04-07 1:16:09 NJHB-Colossus https://archive.org/details/hl2013-02-02 ...


Bebop Beatniks On The Twitch Porch April 2 2023
Posted on Wednesday April 05, 2023

Bebop Beatniks On The Twitch Porch April 2, 2023 https://youtu.be/pGsX1vVy2vI Songs 00:00 Stardust by Hoagy Carmichael, public domain 08:27 African Violet 17:05 Sail Boats 24:26 Malaysia 33:37 Low ...


Bebop Beatniks At Blues Fest October 9 2022
Posted on Tuesday April 04, 2023

Bebop Beatniks Blues Fest October 9, 2022 Craighead Forest Bandshell Jonesboro, Arkansas https://youtu.be/CPYthT_ugvM Songs 00:00 African Violet 09:09 Recuperation ... 09:28 The Blue Crane 16:50 I ...


DJ Hairy Larry Presents Hairy Larry
Posted on Sunday April 02, 2023

From The Archives Of Something Blue 2023-04-02 https://sbblues.com/2023/04/02/dj-hairy-larry-presents-hairy-larry/ Thanks Marty. Today, I'm singing a Willie Nelson song accompanied only by acoustic ...


Hairy Larry Live At Craighead Forest Bandshell On 2008 05 18
Posted on Saturday April 01, 2023

https://archive.org/details/hl2008-05-18 Hairy Larry Singing with acoustic guitar accompaniment May 18, 2008 Sunday In The Park Craighead Forest Bandshell Jonesboro, Arkansas 01 How Great Thou Art 0...


Creative Commons Jazz 2023 03 31
Posted on Friday March 31, 2023

MixRemix On Anonradio - From The Creative Commons Jazz Library - 2023-03-31 jazz.mixremix.cc https://archive.org/details/ccj2023-03-31 48:57 Passages Into Beyond (for Joseph Jarman and Alvin Fielder...


DJ Hairy Larry Presents Lisa Ahia Singing This Masquerade
Posted on Sunday March 26, 2023

DJ Hairy Larry Presents Lisa Ahia Singing This Masquerade From The Archives Of Something Blue March 26, 2023 https://sbblues.com/2023/03/26/dj-hairy-larry-presents-lisa-ahia-singing-this-masquerade/ ...


MixRemix On Anonradio From The Creative Commons Jazz Library 2023 03 24
Posted on Friday March 24, 2023

MixRemix On Anonradio - From The Creative Commons Jazz Library - 2023-03-24 jazz.mixremix.cc https://archive.org/details/ccj2023-03-24 1:16:32 Everything Is Possible In This Best Of All Possible Wor...


DJ Hairy Larry Presents NJHB Playing Colossus
Posted on Sunday March 19, 2023

DJ Hairy Larry Presents NJHB Playing Colossus From The Archives Of Something Blue March 19, 2023 https://sbblues.com/2023/03/19/dj-hairy-larry-presents-njhb-playing-colossus/ Thanks Marty, today we'...


DJ Hairy Larry Presents Jay Shepherd Playing Footprints
Posted on Sunday March 12, 2023

DJ Hairy Larry Presents Jay Shepherd Playing Footprints From the Archives Of Something Blue March 12, 2023 https://sbblues.com/2023/03/12/dj-hairy-larry-presents-jay-shepherd-playing-footprints Than...


Gamerplus News March 10 2023 Fantasy And Science Fiction Beatles Park
Posted on Friday March 10, 2023

Gamer+ News March 10, 2023 - Fantasy and Science Fiction - Beatles Park Saturday March 11 at 11:00 AM Central join us for Inspired Unreality open game chat. The topic will be Fantasy and Science Fict...


Hairy Larry Live At Beatles Park 2023 03 05
Posted on Monday March 06, 2023

Hairy Larry Live at Beatles Park Walnut Ridge, Arkansas March 5, 2023 https://youtu.be/73vDatM6DSs 00:00 It's great to be back at Beatles Park ... 00:15 African Violet by Larry Heyl 07:20 Ok, here's...


DJ Hairy Larry Presents Mike Dollins 2023 03 05
Posted on Sunday March 05, 2023

DJ Hairy Larry Presents Mike Dollins From The Archives Of Something Blue March 5, 2023 https://sbblues.com/2023/03/05/dj-hairy-larry-presents-mike-dollins/ Thanks Marty. Today we're going to hear so...


Hairy Larry At Beatles Park March 5 2023
Posted on Friday March 03, 2023

Hairy Larry Plays Chill Jazz Piano Live At Beatles Park Walnut Ridge, Arkansas 2:00 to 3:00 PM https://hairylarry.rocks/ ...


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Chill Jazz Piano features sparse rhythms and melodic lines that appeal to a general audience, as well as jazz fans. Chill Jazz Piano has been a part of every era and almost every school of jazz throughout jazz history. If you are interested in playing jazz piano you can learn from the master's music and you can take lessons right on the internet. Or you can use this website to discover jazz songs everyone can enjoy.

Photos by Megan Heyl, Larry Heyl, and Shifaaz shamoon.
Contact Hairy Larry. Email - hairylarry@deltaboogie.com