master class in solo jazz piano
Brubeck is famous as a pioneering jazz pianist but he was a magnificent composer as well. These are all masterpieces. They likely were not improvised, and some jazz purists complain that he doesn't swing. But if you want to learn how to play jazz piano, here is where you go. Dave's brother Howard has transcribed all of these pieces so you can play them yourself. Buy the books, get the CD, get to work. Start with 2 part contention, then move to Weep no More. Do not be too frustrated if your hand does not have the span that Dave's does. Or, just listen. That works too.
