6 Must-Learn Jazz Piano Vamps

Some jazz tunes are remembered for their melodies—others for the groove. In this video, I explore 6 jazz piano vamps from classic recordings and the musical ideas that make them so effective. Great for improving groove, comping, and time feel at the piano. PDF available here:   / shop   00:00 Intro 01:00 Killer Joe (Benny Golson) 02:00 Cantaloupe Island (Herbie Hancock) 02:58 So What (Miles Davis) 04:00 Bolivia (Cedar Walton) 05:38 Señor Blues (Horace Silver) 07:08 La Fiesta (Chick Corea) 08:45 Tips on playing vamps 10:38 Conclusion If you enjoyed this video, please check out my Jazz Piano Tutorials Playlist:    • Jazz Piano Tutorials   Website: https://pamelayork.com/ Patreon:   / pamelayork   Facebook:   / pamelayorkjazz   Instagram:   / pamelayorkjazz   #jazzpiano #jazzpianist #jazzvamp #jazztutorial

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