JAZZCAST : MY FUNNY VALENTINE

I recorded 2 versions of one of the most famous jazz standard: MY FUNNY VALENTINE.

VERSION #1. Listen below or download it here (right click and "save target as")

VERSION #2. Listen below or download it here (right click and "save target as")

VERSION #1 is just about the melody, no improvisation just above ballad mode. VERSION #2 is slower including an improvised intro and a full improvisation following the tune. For some reason i still don t understand i have problem improvising with the bridge (the middle part of the tune).

There are so many good versions of that tune that i don t know which one to recommend (of course chet baker and also keith jarrett in standards live). But a surprising one would be the one featuring in the HOTELS COSTES MIX. Misty and flowy. I also have to mention the unexpected amazing performance of Michelle Pfeiffer (with Dave Grusin on the piano) in the movie the fabulous baker boys.

Here you can find a nice selection to listen for free of that tune

And don t forget to tell me which of those 2 versions i am playing on the piano you prefer.

Also available on my Odeo Channel (odeo/ded52351d36d4d7d)

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Comments

[Hilary]

Both versions are very beautiful, but as a singer I really enjoy the first, because it's more predictable.

You have a wonderful gift.

Piano is a passion for me, but one thing that I'm not able to play is jazz. How did you become the great pianist that you are today?

[Ouriel Ohayon]

Thanks Hilary. i feel flatered because i don't think i am such a great pianist but happy that you feel like that.
Actually i learnt jazz in a non conventional way without teacher and by listening a lot a music and playing many many tunes from the real book, trying each time to add a new twist. It is not a gift just a long hard work process that is far from being finished.