In this jazz piano ballad tutorial, I review my own playing on the standard "Stardust". Learn the 3 fundamental things that give a ballad a lot of flavor. I also analyze my solo for you. Think of this as a "cheat sheet" type of lesson. Speed up your learning. Are there "ah ha" moments?
Stardust Verse Reharmonized by Paul Tobey
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00:38 How to play a jazz ballad
01:13 Raised 2 voicing
02:09 Jazz turn-around
03:07 Sus chords
05:05 Inner movement
06:07 Left-hand soloing
07:09 Counterpoint
08:00 Analysis of Solo Section
14:12 A little Bill Evans
16:12 What I did at the end
ABOUT PAUL TOBEY
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Paul Tobey, a multi-award-winning jazz pianist, has led a remarkable career filled with both artistic triumphs and unforeseen challenges.
By the year 2001, Paul had already released eight albums, becoming the sole Canadian jazz artist signed to New York's esteemed Arkadia Jazz label. However, fate dealt him a devastating blow when the Musicians Clinics of Canada diagnosed him with severe tendonitis in both forearms, a diagnosis that threatened to end his career and delivered a crushing emotional blow. Shortly thereafter, he faced another daunting obstacle: severe Tinnitus.
With a young family in tow, Paul embarked on a journey of reinvention. Seeking solace and grounding with the knowledge his performing career was over, he walked the Camino de Santiago in Spain and composed his final body of work - or so he thought.
Within just two years, he attained new accreditations as a Professional Certified Trainer and established himself as an Award-Winning Digital Marketer. He co-founded Canada's first training company to offer digital marketing training, serving thousands of companies across North America and helping them generate tens of millions in new sales.
Fast forward 18 years, when the pandemic brought many businesses to a standstill, Paul's son Adrian offered sage advice: "It's time, Dad." Heeding his son's counsel to return to his life's passion, Paul tested the limits of his arms at the piano. Had time healed his arms?
While concurrently building a new KZfaq channel branded "Jazzmentl," which now serves over 9000 jazz musicians worldwide, Paul began to practice and pace himself for a rebirth of his music career. His first test arrived with an invitation to perform a sold-out comeback concert at the Niagara Jazz Festival in January 2023.
Paul Tobey's return to the jazz scene at the age of 61 serves as a powerful reminder that it's never too late for renewal and second chances. His remarkable journey continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
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