Uncover the Comping Genius of Kenny Barron

Are you getting everything you can out of what you practice? (Are you sure?)

This week’s video kicks off The Core—a series where I take short transcribed passages and uncover the wealth of lessons hidden within. My goal is to show how much you can learn from even a small piece of material, helping you find new things to practice and empowering you to become your own best teacher!

Jazz legend Kenny Barron has been one of my top 5 piano influences since I first heard him in 1993.

In this video, I’ll dive into his masterful comping under Stan Getz from their duo album *People Time*. I’ll break down a 4-bar phrase from the standard “Like Someone In Love,” filled with harmonic gems, and show how you can use it as a springboard to deepen your playing.

Remember, always dig deeper into what you’re learning—it will pay huge dividends.