Ted Greene – “It's the Talk of the Town” Comping Lesson (1994)

The Ted Greene Archives is pleased to release this video of Ted giving a lesson on accompaniment for "It’s the Talk of the Town" to Brian Totten. You can download a free PDF of the transcription here: https://www.tedgreene.com/images/less... In this 1994 lesson, Ted explains the song’s intricate jazz harmony and progressions. While Ted did not write a formal student arrangement or comping study for this piece, the provided PDF transcription includes a lead sheet with chord diagrams of the specific voicings he used. We believe you’ll find it highly beneficial to follow the PDF alongside the video. ** Please Support the Official Archive at https://tedgreene.support ** Although this song may not have the “household name” status of standards like “Summertime” or “Fly Me to the Moon” among the general public, it remains an essential staple of the Great American Songbook for jazz musicians and aficionados. Special thanks to Brian Totten for recording and sharing this video with the community. Enjoy! © Copyright 2026 TedGreene.com. All rights reserved. #TedGreene #JazzGuitar #SoloGuitar #FingerstyleGuitar #ItsTheTalkOfTheTown #GuitarComping #GuitarAccompaniment #JazzStandards #GuitarLesson #BrianTotten