Keith Jarrett chords explained, Art of Rootless Voicings, 'It's Easy To Remember'

I play Keith Jarrett's arrangement of It's Easy To Remember by Rodgers and Hart, key of F major. I then explain each chord plus a special Jarrett interlude. These are the chords (rootless voicings) Keith plays on his recording Live At The Deer Head Inn.

[PabloVestory]

I wish i'd found your lessons over thirty years ago lol, those days in the spanish countryside it was very hard to find proffesors, anyone, nor even books to teach you a single word about jazz harmony, voicing, techinques... The records and your ears, only and barely. It would have boost my understanding many years and saved me a lot of frustration, misconceptions and bad habits. Anyways it is never too late for learn and enjoy, thank you very much

[OSeamus]

Hi Kent, I study jazz piano in a music school in Geneva, Switzerland; both harmony as well as playing in a septet swing clinic. I am not a very advanced player but I have come quite a long way since my complete beginner's beginnings two years ago. So far I have been comping with open harmonization. Next term we will have a bass player so I need to learn the rootless voicing techniques. Plus, it is hard to practice improvisation when the right hand is partially used playing the chords. Your videos have been super helpful in complementing and refreshing the material I learn during the lessons and that I need to practice during the week. Thank you for your amazing work and generosity in making your experience and musical expertise available to the community in such a way. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. They are academically advanced yet well explained, insightful and entertaining too. I have had plenty of "Wow! that's how you get those great sounds!" moments by watching your enjoyable videos. Thanks a million also for all the score sheets and exercises you kindly provide freely. I am enjoying the drop two and reharmonizing techniques, particularly "Over the Rainbow" and "Love me Tender". Cheers!

[fenix]

This is a great video to get different ideas from. Your style is what 90% of "piano players" wants to be able to play. You're the real deal

[guitargod]

Kent, each day I watch two or three of your videos. Like being at a sumptuous banquet! You are the best teacher on YouTube, a fabulous jazz pianist in my mind and generous beyond bounds. Not to mention one ultra cool cat! If Karma truly exists, you should be in great standing. Thanks so much!

[chuckwaddups]

eternally useful ! To explain this complicated thinking is a real gift

[rexchidgey]

Thanks again Kent. Easily the best jazz piano tutorials on the net...Your concise method of teaching combined with excellent camera work makes the lessons much easier to follow...

[radiovncr]

Beautiful sound + beautiful teaching = beautiful soul. Thank you

[billycm]

Lovely, , Kent you are a master of not only the music you play and love but as an educator... Many thank you's

[haramora]

keith jarrett is with bill evans my favorite pianist. this is great an so well played with this beautiful colors and variable voicings. thanks kent for scharing this, i learn more and more !

[hyperbolemasterkerry]

your piano always has such a bright and happy sound. I really enjoyed listening and watching you play on that magnificent instrument.

[markbra]

I like your site and, I appreciate you don`t
let pop-ups in !!! thank you so much !!!

[pnojazz]

Kent, what you're sharing is truly priceless for I can't tell you how many times I've sit and listened to this recording and didn't decipher anywhere near the voicing's you've noted.

This video is a clear demonstration of left hand voicing's including extensions, i.e., "color tones." I'll now have to revisit this tune again from the beginning. I can't thank you enough for your efforts, especially regarding all things jazz piano, and Keith Jarrett! :)

Nice Mason and Hamlin btw!

[mistereasy]

Just the right touch and sound. Not too much distractions here. Just perfect example with just the necessary commentary and instruction.

[phyllishesford]

Wow ...that was absolutely gorgeous Kent! Tonight I am checking out some of your earlier video's that I have not watched before...
They all are the most valuable lessons on u tube ... This song was so beautifully played by you that I had to close my eyes and repeat and repeat it to capture all of it's grandeur and essence ! K. H. you are THE

[-jqgt]

Your videos are the best, simply couldn't better.

[cbro]

Kent....I'm so happy to have discovered you. Endless thanks for your awesome post and contributions to music lovers worldwide. Your videos inspire me to put my keyboard next to the computer and learn how to play these beautiful arrangements.

[keithcowen]

I am really getting rootless chords with your help. Thanks much.

[ZauberTocc]

Very nice, Kent, just found this older video of you, with these 2, 3 tweaks out of the expected that make it a real joy, thank you for your analysis

[eskytube]

keep up the good work, Kent. Always a pleasure to watch your videos, Nick

[GoldFindings]

Kim Stephens. Wow that was absolutely lovely. I'm on my sons tablet he's learning from you, what an honor.