Sunday, June 19, 2011

Giant Steps

John Coltrane's solo on his 1959 recording of Giant Steps is an acknowledged classic. Here are three different homages via YouTube.

First, a scroll through the transcribed solo as the recording plays.


Second, a robot programmed to play the solo.


Lastly, a virtuoso performance of a gentleman playing along with Trane's recording on piano and bass guitar simulataneously!

3 comments:

Eloy Casas said...

I saw your page and I find it very interesting. I like that you included my blog under the heading of favorite blog is dedicated to collecting the best pianists in history, with links to live performances and links to his biography.
If you agree, just leave a comment in any of my posts, and I will include it to you.
My blog is:

www.pianistasdelmundo.blogspot.com

Thank you very much for your time.

Chris Bauer said...

Very cool post Steve! Thanks!!

DJNYC said...

love that version of Round Modnight, definitely does Monk's version justice!
dj nyc