Yu Posted February 27, 2002 Share Posted February 27, 2002 Whether it be pop/rock/jazz WUTEVER, what in your opinion is the best piano solo? I don't think funky little dance riffs and BSB-like fills count Cheers, BIC Yu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegerardi Posted February 28, 2002 Share Posted February 28, 2002 I love Emerson, Lake, and Palmer's Karn Evil 9 2nd Impression. It's a jazz-fusion kick-ass piece that's an absolute BEAR to play, but an amazing piece of music. Setup: Korg Kronos 61, Roland XV-88, Korg Triton-Rack, Motif-Rack, Korg N1r, Alesis QSR, Roland M-GS64 Yamaha KX-88, KX76, Roland Super-JX, E-Mu Longboard 61, Kawai K1II, Kawai K4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted February 28, 2002 Share Posted February 28, 2002 Bruce Hornsby on Bonnie Raitt's tune "I Can't Make You Love Me" Super simple but it just doesn't get any better. http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicaL Posted February 28, 2002 Share Posted February 28, 2002 1) Russell Ferrante's solo on Wildlife from the YellowJackets' "Four Corners" CD. Gear: Yamaha MODX8, Mojo 61, NS2 73, C. Bechstein baby grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted February 28, 2002 Share Posted February 28, 2002 Imperial Strut from the first Yellowjackets album. I always wonder if he recorded both hands on the same take. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shniggens Posted February 28, 2002 Share Posted February 28, 2002 1.) The Cadenza on Rach's Piano Concerto #3 !!!! Edit: 1st movement. -or- 2.) Bill Payne's solo on Little Feat's Dixie Chicken on the Waiting for Columbus album. Amateur Hack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicaL Posted February 28, 2002 Share Posted February 28, 2002 Originally posted by Rabid: Imperial Strut from the first Yellowjackets album. I always wonder if he recorded both hands on the same take. RobertHey Rabid, I don't know the answer to your question, but I've always thought that the synth on the Tortoise and the Hare (off of Politics) was sequenced. And, actually, it may be. However, if you hear the YJ's rendition of that tune on their Mint Jam album (2001 - live and the Mint), you will not believe your ears. Ferrante plays the entire synth + other keyboard parts exclusively on the PIANO. Rather ridiculous, if you ask me. Albert Albert Gear: Yamaha MODX8, Mojo 61, NS2 73, C. Bechstein baby grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted February 28, 2002 Share Posted February 28, 2002 Originally posted by Rabid: Imperial Strut from the first Yellowjackets album. I always wonder if he recorded both hands on the same take. RobertI'm sure he did...there are little nuances you can hear that seem to make it obvious...at least that's the way I hear it. Besides that, I met Russell Ferrante a couple of times at Dick Grove School of Music...I never asked him specifically if he played both parts together on the album but I did ask him to play it for me, he did and it blew me away. http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted February 28, 2002 Share Posted February 28, 2002 I guess that answers my question. Nice to know I am not the only one that was blown away by that display of two hand coordination. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roto Posted February 28, 2002 Share Posted February 28, 2002 Professor Longhair - Willie Fugal's Blues He's the first piano player that made my jaw drop anyway. Pick any of his songs, especially the ones he doesn't sing on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alby Posted February 28, 2002 Share Posted February 28, 2002 Keith Jarretts - Koln Concert. Does soloing for a whole concert count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted February 28, 2002 Share Posted February 28, 2002 Originally posted by Yu: Whether it be pop/rock/jazz WUTEVER, what in your opinion is the best piano solo? I don't think funky little dance riffs and BSB-like fills count Cheers, BIC YuDoes it have to have been recorded? If not, I 'd have to let Janice Scroggins and Henry Butler fight over it. Janice is a local piano godess here in Portland who should be better known, especially for her Gospel/Jazz playing). Henry is of course well known and equally wonderful. Wish I could play like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucktunes Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 Sorry, I can't narrow it down to just one! Here's a few of my faves; -Tom Shuman's solo on "Breakfast At Igor's" on Spyro Gyra's "Road Scholars" CD. -Billy Powell's on "I Know A Little" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. (no, really! ) Brief, but cool! -Almost any Bruce Hornsby piano solo. Originally posted by Steve LeBlanc: Bruce Hornsby on Bonnie Raitt's tune "I Can't Make You Love Me" Super simple but it just doesn't get any better.IMO, that's one of the best played ballads by anyone on any instrument. I agree, absolutely flawless. Peace all, Steve ><> Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reason Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 David Paich, at the end of Rosanna on the Toto Absolutely live CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Disciple Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 I too agree with the Billy Powell piano solo on "I Know a Little"---along with anything else Powell played, exepting "Freebird" which makes me have high school flashbacks. Others: Billy Joel's "Stilletto" "With the help of God and true friends I've come to realize, I still have two strong legs and even wings to fly" Gregg Allman from "Ain't Wastin Time No More" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Disciple Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 I too agree with the Billy Powell piano solo on "I Know a Little"---along with anything else Powell played, excepting "Freebird" which makes me have high school flashbacks. Others: Billy Joel's on "Stilletto" Chuck Leavell's on "Jessica" with the ABB Keith Emerson on "Benny the Bouncer'? on Brain Salad Surgery The piano opening solo part on Jethro Tull's "Locomotive Breath"--don't know the player Still thinking...... BD "With the help of God and true friends I've come to realize, I still have two strong legs and even wings to fly" Gregg Allman from "Ain't Wastin Time No More" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 The piano opening solo part on Jethro Tull's "Locomotive Breath"--don't know the playerThat would be the great John Evans. http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan scobie Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 Hi All, Bruce Hornsby on "I can't make you love me" is my vote too. All the more amazing when you consider how it was recorded. According to Ed Cherney, Bruce turned up, Bonnie stood next to him and provided guide vocals so he could get a handle on the track. He played -she sang...most of it ended up on the finished track.......Gulp. Best Regards Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan scobie Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 Oh and anything by Leon russell!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeG3 Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 My vote for best piano solo: Mike Garson - the piano solo on David Bowie's Aladdin Sane - very wild and creative - especially for pop/rock music circa 1973! Real Media - Mike Garson/David Bowie - Aladdin Sane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keygod_dup1 Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 Kenny kirklands solo on the live version of "bring on the night"by sting.He melts crazy bebop lines over stings Phat ass groove,you got hear it! "Great talents ripen late" "The highest notes are hard to hear" Lao Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Frederick Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 Originally posted by keygod: Kenny kirklands solo on the live version of "bring on the night"by sting.He melts crazy bebop lines over stings Phat ass groove,you got hear it!Yes!!!! Especially for the context, I think this is masterful. Kudos to Sting for bringing people in to hear "Roxanne", and handing them Kenny's bowel-emptying solo on "When the World"! Also, I think I've been denying my love for that Bruce Hornsby solo for too long. I will submit. It turns me into jelly. Steve If wishes were omelettes we would all be filled with cheese, AND HAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 Originally posted by GeorgeG3: My vote for best piano solo: Mike Garson - the piano solo on David Bowie's Aladdin Sane - very wild and creative - especially for pop/rock music circa 1973! Real Media - Mike Garson/David Bowie - Aladdin Sane Oh yeah, Mike Garson has been one of my favorite piano players for a long time. He's still doing some incredible stuff...I love his solos on David Bowie's "Earthling" recorded in 1997. The intro to "Time" (also from Aladdin Sane) is another one of my all-time Rock piano parts. http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfur Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 Lyle Mays is incredible - His solo on the song "First Circle" always stands out in my mind. Another nod to Hornsby as well, "I can't Make You Love Me" is really outstanding. Woof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiri Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 My favorites: Art Tatum: Tiger Rag. (quite about everything by him! ) Oscar Peterson: A little Jazz Exercise, All the things you are (all solo piano versions), again everything else... Keith Jarrett: Sun Bear Concerts, live in Japan, Disk 1-I and Disc 2-II. The latter is maybe one of the greatest moments in improvising history. The former, simply beautiful. Also, Intro to Stella by Starlight (standards in Norway), All the things you are (Tribute), Autumn Leaves (Blue Note set). Also, solos on "Belonging" etc. He is one of the very few people who's free jazz playing I totally love. Clare Fischer: Yesterdays Chick Corea: Eternal child, many more... Many more, but these come to mind right away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordude Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Originally posted by Rabid: Imperial Strut from the first Yellowjackets album. I always wonder if he recorded both hands on the same take. RobertWell, I guess so. I have found a live version of the tune on www.yellowjackets.nl and he pulls it off. Un-be-lie-va-ble. Listen to Yellowjackets' Tortoise And The Hare (live version on their Mint Jam CD) and you can hear how astonishingly well this man plays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Bruce Hornsby's "Here Come the Noisemakers" - a kickin' live album. Pretty much the whole album is a piano solo interspersed with lyrics. The intro to "The Way It Is" is fantastic. -b "I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals; I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants." -A. Whitney Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 George Shearing - (My Ship CD) playing Greensleeves. I can be reduced to tears listening to that track. No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue4RC Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 *Black Cow - Steely Dan (Played by Victor Feldman) *Sign in Stranger - Steely Dan (played by Paul Griffin) Are 2 of my favorite solos. Nice and tasty. I'm stuck in the land of Dandom right now. Everytime I listen to their stuff I find something new that floors me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarkus Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Vince Guaraldi -Merry Christmas Charlie Brown: Linus and Lucy - The reason I wanted to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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