LearnJazzPiano.com archives: Hyman CD

sdm -- 12/04/2006, 13:08:33 -- #31541

Well, I tried the reviews room with no takers so... Does anyone have experience with Dick Hyman's Century of Jazz Piano CD-ROM and, if so, could you recommend it.  It seems to be the source of the Tatum runs on YouTube. Thanks

Scot -- 12/05/2006, 08:31:50 -- #31541

I haven't seen it, but from what I've heard, it's good.  Hyman is not even human, really, he can play anything he wants, in any style he wants, as fast or slow as he wants.  I've also heard he's a good educator and is able to convey his thoughts well in all of his videos. That's all I've heard without having any first hand experience though.

sdm -- 12/05/2006, 10:24:03 -- #31541

Thanks -- sounds like a good Christmas present (for me of course).

Brotherdavies -- 12/07/2006, 05:43:36 -- #31541

Years ago I bought Dick Hymans book/audio In the Styles of the Great Jazz Pianists. I have enjoyed listening to it but it is not easy to play (thought it would be). There are some flashy endings that I might just have to go back and 'borrow'! I thought I could do a bit of Jelly Roll Moreton until I saw how Dick does it.

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