Aimee Nolte Music on MSN

Jazz Piano for Beginners | Start with ii–V–I Using 3rds and 7ths

If you're new to jazz piano, this is one of the most important exercises you can start with. Learn how to play major ii–V–I progressions in all 12 keys using root notes in your left hand and guide ...
Aimee Nolte Music on MSN

How to Use Jazz Piano Fills to Bring Melodies to Life!

Wondering when - and how - to use fills in your jazz piano playing? In this lesson, I use 'I Love You, For Sentimental ...
The New York Times

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Jazz Piano

We asked Samara Joy, Hanif Abdurraqib, Vijay Iyer and others to share their favorite tracks showcasing what might be the most nuanced instrument in jazz. By Marcus J. Moore Over the past few months, ...
The New York Times

The Piano Trio: (Still) a Powerful Force in Jazz

New releases from Tyshawn Sorey, Kim Cass, Bill Charlap, Tarbaby, Matthew Shipp, Kris Davis and others are showcasing how a classic format can still feel fresh. By Hank Shteamer Two of the most ...
NPR

Jazz Piano Christmas 2023

Palm trees and sandy beaches were in the air on a chilly December night as we gathered for NPR's annual A Jazz Piano Christmas concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in ...