Question to Barry Harris Line Building Disciples

[pamosmusic]

Also this … it used to be on his website as a blog post but I can’t find it.

Overcoming Obstacles in Jazz Transcribing and Transcription • Jazzadvice

[AllanAllen]

Most iconic? No way.

Could be one of your favorites, but I’ve never heard of this album or any of the players besides Jones. Never seen it on a top album list, never seen it mentioned on the various online Jazz groups I frequent.

That being said, I’m totally going to check it out.

This is excellent

[dasein]

Most iconic? No way.

Could be one of your favorites, but I’ve never heard of this album or any of the players besides Jones. Never seen it on a top album list, never seen it mentioned on the various online Jazz groups I frequent.

That being said, I’m totally going to check it out.

It wasn't a record that caught on with the general public, but it was super influential to a lot of players.

Check this out, and look at the pull quotes: Jamey Aebersold Jazz: Product Display

[Mick-7]

Liebman was fairly popular in the 1970's, beginning with this album with Richie Beirach and John Abercrombie:

I transcribed a couple of tunes from this album:

[Petimar]

When anyone asks what you can do with Barry’s system improvising single note lines, I have them watch these.

I wish there were more Barry videos showing him teaching lines like this. Now use your own favorite things from Barry’s teaching to make lines.

[WILSON 1]

Roni Ben-Hur was Chris Parks’ intro to Barry Harris.

[WILSON 1]

Talk Jazz by Roni Ben-Hur is based on the Barry Harris method.

(I think this book has been highly recommended by many forum BH fans. I have the book too.)


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Roni was Chris Parks’ intro to BH.

[PickingMyEars]

That book was first published in 2003. Chris started studying with BH in 1993. So that's false.

Chris Parks said himself that he studied with Roni Ben-Hur briefly. He said that Roni turned him onto Barry Harris and those classes in Manhattan. Chris Parks has shared that on various interviews, sure someone can post them here.

Roni knows his bebop, and is extremely organized with his teaching. He takes rhythm VERY seriously. Lastly, he played with Barry Harris for a while--in addition to studying with him. Harvey S plays bass with Roni a lot, and Harvey S doesn't waste his time with bullshit musicians. The older crop of musicians who gig in NYC, like Jimmy Bruno, James Chirillo, and Bob Mover know Roni quite well. Russell Malone considered Roni in that small circle of NYC guitarists who could really play bebop.

Those MyMusicMasterClasses that Roni taught are extremely focused and top notch, especially compared to the other video instruction lessons on offer throughout the internet. I have most of his classes--straight forward enough to practice for a week, and deep enough that I come back to them years later.

Anyway, just wanted to set the record straight about Roni. He's legit.

[pamosmusic]

Did Roni exist before the book?

[Strat-itis]

I see.

[grahambop]

Roni Ben-Hur was involved with Barry Harris from about 1985.

They made an album together in 1995.

Roni Ben-Hur - Wikipedia

[David B]

Roni Ben-Hur recorded two albums as a leader with Barry Harris on piano, 1996's 'Backyard' and 2001's 'Anna's Dance'

He's on Barry's 2003 album 'Live in New York'

[PickingMyEars]

@david b

thanks for setting the record straight, all pun intended. I’ve studied with Roni for 4-5 years on and off. Though my recordings don’t always show it, my musicianship has grown a lot since we first started.

I first met him when I was studying with James Chirillo, but we didn’t start lessons until I moved out west. Zoom helps me reconnect with the East Coast scene. He’s an excellent teacher and a phenomenal musician. Another perk is that he shares a similar background with my mom. Hope that’s not over sharing.

But yes, studying the Barry Harris Method with someone who played and studied with the guy is EXTREMELY helpful. Christian Miller is a great teacher who knows his Barry Harris around these parts as well.