Songs of Jimi Hendrix for Solo Jazz Piano

Songs of Jimi Hendrix for Solo Jazz Piano

Editorial Reviews
Scott Pazur - Coordinator, Internet Music Review Service
"Solo jazz piano renditions of Hendrix tunes that actually live up to the legacy they are honoring. Robins acknowledges the original compositions, while simultaneously using them as a springboard for his own inventiveness. Excellent production. Very good package. Highly recommended." The Musicians Exchange

"Songs of Jimi Hendrix for Solo Jazz Piano is something every hard-core Hendrix fan should have. Reed has based his "compositions" on some of the greatest music of all time -- classic Hendrix. I call his tunes "compositions" rather than "arrangements" because he has based original material on the form and theme of the original songs. If I'm not listening too carefully, it's often hard to figure out what song is playing. This is definitely NOT a note-for-note Jimi on piano. Reed does a very tasteful job. His music stands for itself -- despite the fact that they're Hendrix tunes. Everytime I listen to it I pick up more and more stuff. Little Wing is just beautiful (as it should be, it's an incredibly beautiful song in the first place). Reed definitely did it justice. I think the greatest thing about this CD is that Hendrix fans like us can use it to slip a little Jimi in situations where it might not otherwise be appropriate. Work in a classy restaurant?? Put in some jazz piano! , no one will notice while you jam to Jimi. :)" Karl J. Geisler

"It's hard to imagine a jazz pianist being inspired by the music of Hendrix, but Robins is such a breed. Not only is Robins an experienced pianist, but he has had success as an arranger, conductor, producer, and singer. Here, his interpretations of 20 classic Hendrix cuts from four albums (Are You Experienced?, Axis: Bold As Love, Electric Ladyland, and The Cry Of Love) may have more appeal to jazz or piano fans. As a lover of piano, I find this collection very entertaining. More often than not, you will find yourself scurring for the CD case to identify the song, then pulling a V-8 once it all comes together. Robins' style is energetic, yet relaxed when needed, such as the ballads of Driftin' and Angel. Top Cuts: Are You Experienced?, Gypsy Eyes, The Wind Cries Mary" Scott Pazur - Coordinator, Internet Music Review Service

Product Description
JIMI HENDRIX is well known as a musical icon and innovative guitar genius. Reed Robins has long admired and studied Jimi's music and, in tribute, has created an amazing portrait of many of Jimi's songs, arranged for jazz piano. This sensitive treatment shines fascinating new lights on familiar and some less-familiar musical material.

In a chronologic essay through Jimi's catalog, Reed explores and emphasizes many of Jimi's musical influences, as well as Jimi's maturation as a composer up to his untimely death. Reed also adds his own virtuosic ability through arrangements and improvisation, which, rather than copy and mimic Jimi's awesome guitar technique, comment and compliment via the piano.

Songs of Jimi Hendrix for Solo Jazz Piano

Songs of Jimi Hendrix for Solo Jazz Piano,Reed Robins

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