Take the 'A' Train - Insanely Difficult Jazz Piano Arrangement by Jacob Koller with Sheet Music

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Take the 'A' Train
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Credits:
Take the 'A' Train
Composed by Billy Strayhorn
Arranged and played by Jacob Koller
Piano Yamaha S3X

[krabdgaler]

Genuinely astonished at how clean this it - every note is so distinct

[JayHowdy]

When it hits the fast swing section, that was amazing and incredible

[FoncuMelakarta]

The sound is the best I've heard in YouTube in a long time, super clean and perfect reverb; the arrangement as incredible as always. Thank you for the work 👌

[a.dejesus]

Every time I hear you play, I learn some new.

[a.dejesus]

DAMN Jacob, this was . . . is incredible. This is the most awesome arrangement of "Take the A Train" I have ever heard. You are one of the greatest pianists I have every heard. And I absolutely love your style. You definitely are unique. And please keep um comin!. Big, big fan.

[oscarrichard]

As a musician i think you're so underwatched
I never saw a so much virtuos pianist before so please keep sharing videos it's a real pleasure you deserve 10000 times more

[VulcanLogic]

I played this myself at the Aquinas Jazz festival in 1995, but that was in a 19 piece full ensemble similar tempo to 1:44. Solo in front on 5, 000 people as principal keyboardist, but just 4 bars. Nailed it. But not remotely as well as you did. Kudos, sir.

[Bejman]

I learned the entire song. I’m not even close to sounding like this, and I don’t think I ever will. I can’t move my fingers nearly fast and precise enough to get the same sound Mr. Koller has. But I gotta say, this is a phenomenal arrangement that I will be able to whip out for the rest of my life.

[Roarshark]

I *love* the technical precision in your playing :) Your dynamics are on-point, too, which seems amazing because you keep the precision /and/ the dynamics all at speed. Aside from listening, I had just as much fun watching you stick the landing (and not just mashing, but keeping respect of each note's particular volume) on all those hard notes.

[Sliverism]

your expressions are what makes the videos, so much enthusiasm and groovin

[a.dejesus]

Your playing is very inspirational Jacob. Thanks for that. Feels like freedom.

[HattoriHanzo]

The best Christmas present and the best execution I've ever heard

[chuanli]

YES YES YES. First fly me to the moon, finally A Train. Maybe Manhattan next? These are perfect for moving on to more advanced after learning the basic versions from fabrizio

[dannydavis]

There can be nothing too wrong with a Universe that produces a talent such as yours.

[donitabell]

Jacob, you are amazing! Really lightening quick at 03:27-04:15. Fantastic!

[stephenking]

Great, as always. I found your channel a while back because YouTube kept putting your Pink Panther video on my feed. I avoided it for the longest time because of the "insanely difficult" description. Such superlatives are a pet peeve of mine (along with instruments in random locations), but when I finally gave in and watched it, I decided it was a pretty accurate description. It fits this arrangement, as well.

One of the parts of your playing that impresses me the most is how relaxed your hands are, whether playing big chords or fast scales. That's clearly on display in this video.

Wonderful arrangement and playing!

[ezraksatrya]

Leegggiiitttt. I like that you incorporate many styles

[devonwright]

I'm glad to have known you in person Jacob, you keep Piano alive in my soul and I have a baby grand that I almost got rid of if not for listening to you play again. Please don't ever stop posting. I hope to see you again if you come visit I'd love to see you and my dad at a gig again.

[jcf]

I would love to hear you take on some of T. Monk compositions such as "Rhythm a Ning" or "Ruby My Dear".
Just fantastic and makes me wish I could relive my life and learn how to play the piano like this.

[fdcw]

Wondeful ! Every piece you play has your personal touch. Keep going.