Barry Harris Master Class

Part of being an artist is being a teacher. Directly or indirectly, through their work or their words, artists teach. In this video masterclass, jazz piano legend Barry Harris performs, talks about his life and work, students play for him, and he comments and instructs those students. Students discuss their expectations before the class and their thoughts after the class. Viewers will observe learning taking place and come to understand how great artists like Barry Harris think, perform, and teach.

Introduction

• Introduction by Gary Giddins (12:40) - We are welcomed to the master class by Gary Giddins.

Performance

• 2-6-4-7 (07:42) - Barry Harris performs "2-6-4-7."

• Nascimento (03:59) - Next, Barry performs the song "Nascimento."

• Who Knows Just When (04:26) - Barry plays the song "Who Knows Just When."

• A Little Touch of Magic (03:55) - Barry gives a performance of the song "A Little Touch of Magic."

• Barry Plays (03:50) - Barry performs "Barry Plays."

• A Can (05:26) - In this video, Barry plays "A Can."

• The Breeze Song (06:42) - Barry performs the song "The Breeze Song."

• Barry Plays 2 (03:48) - Barry makes up another song.

Interview

• Gary Giddins Interviews Barry Harris (17:59) - Watch an in-depth interview of Barry by Gary Giddins.

Student Performance

• Blues (09:36) - The band comprised of students gives a Blues performance.

• Barry Harris Comments (25:46) - Barry shares his thoughts on the student musicians performance.

• Night in Tunisia (with Barry Harris) (09:30) - Barry joins the student band for a performance of the song "Night in Tunisia."

Special Features

• Pre-Class Interview with Students (17:56) - The students are interviewed prior to the master class.

• Post-Class Interview with Students & Barry Harris (28:58) - After the master class, the students are interviewed again with Barry joining them.

• Transcription of "Barry Plays" (03:51) - Watch Barry Harris perform "Barry Plays" with the transcription on screen.

• Backstage Interview with Gary Giddins (20:08) - Watch an interview with Gary Giddins about Barry Harris.

• Credits (00:56) - Production Credits