Gold Deposits
1. The Founding Fathers of True Jazz – A Personal List
Duke Ellington (1899-1974)
Colman Hawkins (1904-1969)
Art Tatum (1909-1956)
Thelonius Monk (1917-1982)
Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993)
Hank Jones (1918-2010)
Charlie Parker (1920-1955)
Bud Powell (1924-1966)
Barry Harris (1929-2021)
Ray Charles* (1930-2004)
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Patroness of True Jazz: Pannonica.
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* The music of Ray Charles has deep Jazz roots. Ray evolved, was inspired by additional traditions, and created a unique synthesis. The 1957 album: The Great Ray Charles – Is a fine example of his Jazz genius.
2. Barry Harris Disciples and Vetted Resources:
Barry Harris traveled the world looking for a school he could call his own. It was a lifelong search. Musicians and music schools around the world couldn’t let go of their modal logic, classical training, and elaborate academic theories. Going deep into the Barry Harris method requires a non-conformist attitude, a deep love of music, and a willingness to let go of previous theories and conceptions. The Barry Harris method is best appreciated when examined on its own. It is a different mathematical system. Below is a list of people who remain true to traditional Jazz and Bebop. If you know of others, please let me know at (yairgorens @ gmail.com).
Connor Jones has an exceptional video series on the Barry Harris Method. A must for any aspiring Jazz musician. For private lessons with Connor: [email protected]
▪ Dr. Brian Jude de Lima. A virtuoso who has gone super deep, and remains true to our tradition. Dr. Brian Jude de Lima also synthesizes of true Jazz and classical music. Enjoy.
▪ Pianist and educator Isaac Raz, a Barry Harris disciple.
▪ Frans Elsen. Dutch pianist and educator.
▪ Alec Katz – Pianist, composer, educator. A student of Barry Harris and Frans Elsen who teaches at Rimon Academy of Music.
▪ Sacha Perry.