Towards a latin feel
Lesson time: (1min 42sec)
Paddy looks at how you can take the implicit latin groove, and really bring it out, either as a feature in the solo or comping. Paddy demonstrates how far you can push the latin feel towards cuban territory, before bringing it back to the classic NOLA feel.
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This lesson is part of the course Play Authentic New Orleans Piano
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Lesson transcript:
Exploring Cuban Rhythms with a New Orleans Feel
So, yeah, you will have just heard on that last example that you can kind of hint at more of a Cuban kind of Montuno thing going on with a kind of Tombaugh in the left hand.
Key Points
- Cuban Music: This sound represents a whole world of amazing rhythms and feels, which I love. However, it's a whole other universe to explore.
- New Orleans Approach: We can approach this from a more New Orleans feel.
Fills and Musicality
You can hear here that you could use that fill over the whole sequence if you like.
- If you're playing this tune, you can throw these things in.
- It can be fun, especially if you're playing with other musicians, to throw these fills around.
Hopefully, people will have the musicality to listen and be sympathetic to that.
So, yeah, have fun with it!
About the instructor
Paddy Milner is recognised as one of the leading blues piano players in the world - he is currently keyboard player of choice for Sir Tom Jones, following several years with the late, great Jack Bruce - but he is also a superb original songwriter and a distinctive singer. Just read the praise from the likes of Dave Brubeck below! His playing was featured on the soundtrack for the hit 2019 film 'Rocketman'. He has twice won the award for Best Keyboard Player in the British Blues Awards, and he holds a long-standing residency as a founder member of the Ronnie Scott's Blues Explosion at the world-renowned Ronnie Scott's club. His current group LONDONOLA plays homegrown British music with a strong dose of New Orleans spirit, and his collaborative group JAWBONE goes from strength to strength following the release of their self-titled debut album. "I love it... there's a guy who can really play the piano" - Dave Brubeck "I highly recommend it. Somehow things start to feel much better!" - Jack Bruce "The best blues piano player in Europe..." - Blues Access, USA "Impressive & original" - The Times "Dazzling" - The Independent Across his courses, Paddy breaks down authentic blues shuffle, slow blues, boogie-woogie, rock 'n' roll and New Orleans piano - right down to three classic boogie-woogie songs - so you can learn these styles from one of the very best in the business. read more