Drone in E (Backing Track by Kenny Werner)

BocaFriend Says:

Jan 14, 2008 - How fortunate YouTube lets us stand in the doorway of the artist's music room -- watching you work things out for your own pleasure, and letting us go along for the ride. This was unusual and cool. Thanks!

Jonboyutube Says:

Jan 14, 2008 - Very different, I enjoyed the change in approach. I was immediately struck by the thought that playing against the backing track probably gives at least a taste of the feel of playing in a live trio(?).

Lot2learn Says:

Jan 14, 2008 - To play the piano well requires skill. To create music spontaneously requires talent. You've got both going for you full tilt. ;-) Great improvisation.

Jonboyutube Says:

Jan 14, 2008 - Amazingly (to me at least) I am re-starting piano lessons after a 20 year break on thursday, prompted by stumbling across, then following, your YouTube videos (then more recently those of Lot2Learn, Pianistaltaliano, jazz2511 and tjjazzpiano) nearly a year ago. Thanks for the inspiration.

7notemode Says:

Jan 14, 2008 - Congratulations Jonboyutube! You won't regret it. I am back to taking lessons (more like coaching) on technique issues. If you enjoy the process of learning, you can't go wrong.

Jonboyutube Says:

Jan 14, 2008 - Who on earth can you go to for lessons on technique - Yoda? LOL!! :)

chadbull Says:

Jan 14, 2008 - Awesome Improve. But what else would we expect from 7NM.

7notemode Says:

Jan 14, 2008 - BocaFriend, Thanks for that image. That's really nice.

PianistaItaliano Says:

Jan 14, 2008 - A fantastic journey of music. Thanks for this great post

louisianagal Says:

Jan 14, 2008 - eerily beautiful and mysterious.... louisianagal

DarenSirboughMusic Says:

Jan 14, 2008 - beautiful playing there. wow really like your sound. thats the sound that i go for :)

7notemode Says:

Jan 14, 2008 - DarenSbM, If you know of any similarly styled backing tracks or grooves, let me know.

stimey105 Says:

Jan 15, 2008 - Can you play "How sweet it is to be loved by you" by James Taylor? I don't know if it would sound good on the piano, but can you at least try it?

M0RENA007 Says:

Jan 16, 2008 - awesome...so beautiful..!!!

poleame Says:

Jan 16, 2008 - Him Seven, great video. Great performance! Thank you for sharing. Btw, I bought my RD-700sx!! I'll need some time before I dare recording and posting a video. Perhaps a new life as well. Thnks for all the inspiration.

celloguy Says:

Jan 16, 2008 - Where is this backing track available from?

davebeeboss Says:

Jan 16, 2008 - Great vibe, and a good demonstration of effortless mastery.

7notemode Says:

Jan 18, 2008 - celloguy, It's from the Jamey Aebersold collection. I believe it is volume 104, but I am not sure. Highly recommended along with Kenny Werner's book Effortless Mastery.

sonnyrazor Says:

Mar 12, 2008 - Awesome! Really a nice tune, congrats!

muddyeyes16 Says:

May 6, 2008 - Every musician in the world should regard "Effortless Mastery" as required reading. Far too many musicians play their instruments percussively.

0Button Says:

Jul 28, 2008 - that was absolutely beautiful! I just closed my eyes, sat back and relaxed my entire body. Thank you so much for that. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing more from you.

ibanezjake Says:

Aug 28, 2008 - inprovised along with this on my guitar, Phrygian and blus scales worked well, thanks alot =]

mecco07 Says:

Jan 18, 2009 - E Phrygian Dominant worked well for me. Great track to jam to.

djquesodiablo Says:

Mar 7, 2009 - Jamey Aebersold Collection - Vol 104 - Track 7 on the CD. Great stuff here.

BWild82 Says:

May 1, 2009 - Now I'm glad I bought "Effortless Mastery" Now I will have to read it and use it! I stumbled on this video and it felt very good to jam to....then I noticed it was from Mr. Werner...whose book I bought at the recommendation of a friend. Playing with this felt like I was "tuning into the spirit," and lining it up in a good place to begin playing in a soulful way...