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Kevin MacLeod - As I Figure

Kevin MacLeod - J S Bach Prelude In C - BWV 846

Historical Background
Written in 1950 by Irving Berlin for the musical Call Me Madam, The Best Thing for You (Would Be Me) is a charming and witty love song that reflects Berlin’s signature lyrical clarity and melodic elegance. First performed by Ethel Merman, the song later found a second life in jazz, interpreted by artists such as Nat King Cole, Rosemary Clooney, and Chet Baker. Its sophisticated phrasing and subtle harmonic turns make it a delightful canvas for jazz interpretation.

About the Arrangement
In this arrangement by the Ricardo Farão Jazz Trio, The Best Thing for You swings with understated confidence. The guitar articulates the melody with light syncopation and fluid comping, blending traditional chord structures with colorful extensions. The walking bass provides a steady yet melodic backbone, occasionally intertwining with the guitar’s phrasing for conversational interplay. The drums drive the rhythm with crisp ride cymbal patterns and tasteful accents on the snare. The trio’s approach leans into the tune’s optimism and tenderness, offering a warm, elegant rendition grounded in swing tradition.

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The Best Thing For You - I. Berlin

Track adapted from my classical piano piece Albion! This is a rock version, with jazzy influences.

ALBION ROCK (jazz mix)

Composed in 1952 by the legendary pianist Thelonious Monk, often in collaboration with drummer Denzil Best, Bemsha Swing is one of the most enigmatic and celebrated pieces in the modern jazz repertoire. The word "Bemsha" is a playful Monk invention, said to be a whimsical distortion of "Bimshire," a nickname for Barbados. The tune captures Monk's unique blend of angular melodies, odd harmonies, and infectious, offbeat swing.

Bemsha Swing is instantly recognizable for its 16-bar structure, syncopated rhythm, and quirky, modal melody punctuated by percussive accents. Its Afro-Caribbean undertones, created by Monk's signature use of whole-tone runs and unexpected harmonic turns, make it both a delight and a challenge for improvisers. Over the years, it has become a cornerstone for modern jazz musicians exploring Monk’s idiosyncratic style.

Fun fact: Monk frequently reinterpreted his own piece, recording it in various arrangements—solo piano, quintet, and with iconic musicians like John Coltrane and Art Blakey.

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Bemsha Swing - T. Monk

I hope you'll enjoy this medley from the great Ori and the Blind Forest soundtrack. 

See me playing the piano suite on YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/cNDiN0ZN-LQ

This medley includes, by order:
- Ori, Lost in the Storm
- First Steps into Sunken Glades
- The Sacrifice
- Restoring the Light, Facing the Dark
- Light of Nibel


Kevin MacLeod - As I Figure

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