pinkfloydcramer Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I knew that putting the "F" word in the title would get more clicks. . My fave piano player. Enjoy! [video:youtube] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Ok, but Heny Butler too? Either way, great performance, thanks for sharing. Quote Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Nathan Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Wonderful. Even with the arpeggios, which I almost never care for, you can tell from one end to the other, he is feeling every note, and focused on the beauty, not the "hey look at what I can do". Thanks for this. Quote Don't rush me. I'm playing as slowly as I can! http://www.stevenathanmusic.com/stevenathanmusic.com/HOME.html https://apple.co/2EGpYXK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Wonderful. Even with the arpeggios, which I almost never care for, you can tell from one end to the other, he is feeling every note, and focused on the beauty, not the "hey look at what I can do". Thanks for this. Well said. Quote ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confidence Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Yeah, great playing . . . Man, that piano sounds rank though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkfloydcramer Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 Ok, but Heny Butler too? Well, THAT'S embarrassing. Lol. No explanation other than that Mr. Floyd channeled the Henry Butler/James Booker "funk stride" style one point (and that I had a wee bit of a hangover when I posted). I 1st became aware of that term when I bought one of Josh Paxton's books, some 15 years ago, coincidentally. As to the piano sound, I'll only venture to say that it sounds phenomenal to someone with total HF hearing loss, who wears hearing aids. No sarc- that person is me. So glad I can still enjoy and play music. I've been advised to get a cochlear implant. No way. I'm glad that everybody is enjoying Bobby Floyd's artistry. There has been a thread or 2 about his organ playing, but no acoustic piano videos before this. FAIK. I wish he would do a whole record of Gershwin- maybe he has, I'm checking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkfloydcramer Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Until recently YT had an edited version of this video consisting of only the performance at the end. Skip to 11:20. [video:yahoo] Mods, please edit my title. "Bobby Floyd plays Gershwin" would be fine, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz+ Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Garner-isms. Quote Harry Likas was the Technical Editor of Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" and helped develop "The Jazz Piano Book." Find 700 of Harry’s piano arrangements of standards for educational purposes and jazz piano tutorials at www.Patreon.com/HarryLikas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Verelst Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I wouldn't call it "great" funk, it's passable and musical, but very not tight, no blues feel (allways important in funk) and not overly consistent. Sound isn't great either, I'd not feel comfortable with such piano sound which partially could be the recording. Also the themes to me look a bit far fetched: putting down a funky tune isn't necessarily easy so claiming some authority over the subject isn't so trivial as this suggests, I mean I don't feel the respect for the music, much. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewall08530 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 ð§ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWkeys Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Wow, sitting here eating my oatmeal and drinking my coffee on a Monday morning, this was perfect - thank you for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Interesting (and short) article here on Floyd: https://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/a-piano-players-piano-player/Content?oid=5496192 Heavily influenced at a young age by Garner. Played piano/organ with Ray Charles, Count Basie, and Dr. John. Deliberately emphasizes space, soulfulness, and "telling a story," all of which is evident in that video. This video was my first exposure to him playing solo. Definitely my cup of tea. Would rather listen to that than many of the more technically virtuous players who shall go unnamed for the sake of not offending fans of those artists. Quote Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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