ELDAR - 'Giant Steps' (by John Coltrane) [1 minute version]

Playing a song I haven't touched in a while: John Coltrane's classic song "Giant Steps." I was inspired to play the song after watching the new documentary "Chasing Trane."

Really enjoyed using a couple Audio Technica ATM350 mics to capture the sound.

December 23, 2017

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[stanleysello]

When I'm tired of the endless hours of practicing and I am looking for inspiration to give up playing altogether, I watch Eldar's performances.

[uraharamitchell]

*Vegeta voice * "The most feared Jazz Standard in all of existence...reduced to a child's play thing."

[jimmynguyen]

A fully fleshed out rendition... and all he needed was one minute lol

[KentoSky]

YouTube keeps recommending me different versions of Giant Steps but this is a nice one.

[TimothyGondola]

Yess!! Eldar you are my favorite pianist :D !

[mymo_in_Bb]

that was brilliant, i'm so glad i watched this

[yoonseokim]

Just perfect eldar's giant step!
Your cap too!! :)

[jedinxf]

daaaamn this is too good, the algorithm has moved beyond mere memes for me

[carlosnagy]

Woow, amazing..! Eldar has an impressive talent..

[oliviascagliarini]

absolute master technique in walking bass

[nitathegooglegiggler.]

After Art Tatum, Oscar P, Errol G and etc., we had a void. You have filled that gap and it is your sheer genius that brought all the many jazz greats back in your music. You are up with their talent, playing the music that must not be forgotten you are quite wonderful. Bless you my sweet you remind me of a song Sweet Man, mum had it by Frank Banta. My uncle is still playing for people at 91. The Dave Lee Trio last in the line. Thanks for sharing your talent with the world. Nita.

[RafaelPetrossianjazz]

Brooo what are you doin'? Everytime when i start practicing i feel better and better, but then i see you, Brad Mehldau, and others and I'm getting depressed. Because of being so far from u guys. Absolutely brilliant my friend, looking forward to visit your gig one day

[jorgestramusic]

Fantastic !... You're Capo di Tutti Eldar!

[Volvograd]

Wow! an all time hard theme to expose, bravo!

[kowke]

this is the best piano playing I've ever heard

[storingjazzinmycheeksforth]

tommy flannagan is quaking in his boots

[reuelwilliams]

Heard a guy named John Coltrane did a cover of this.

[peterolson]

GREAT TO SEE YOU SHOWING YOUR KANSAS CITY PRIDE ELDAR!!! (awesome playing too :)