Good Lesson of Chord Progression in Jazz from James Wrubel

BIOGRAPHY James Wrubel brings an exciting blend of influence to his musical sphere. Having shared the stage with some of the world's finest Jazz, Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, African, avant-garde musicians, and Grammy winning artists, the young pianist emerges on the other side with a mature, focused, and dynamic voice. Never forgetting the piano as a percussion instrument, he brings a rhythmic force in tune with considerable technique to round out his sound. A patient player, lover of lush harmonies, deft melodic lines, and left hand counterpoint, Wrubel focuses his energy on acknowledging the communication within the group, never content to settle into the role as "the pianist." With an open mind and eyes and ears, it is no wonder that his groups offer exciting results in reworking even the most frequently performed Jazz Standards. The knack for music admittedly came from his father, who turned down a music scholarship from The Juilliard School to pursue a career as an engineer in the aerospace sector. Undoubtedly, James’ early exposure to rigorous musical study as a Music Major at Crossroads School for the Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles helped define his musical persona. The quicker he overcame hurdles that accompany musical performance, the sooner he could let the music flow naturally. Of course, it didn't hurt that some of that training came under Alexander Treger, Concertmaster to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, at the young age of 15. That same summer was his first real exposure to jazz in a club setting, when he sat in with jazz luminaries in bassist Dwayne Dolphin and drummer James Johnson (of Ahmad Jamal's trio) as part of drummer Roger Humphries' weekly Tuesday jam sessions at James Street Jazz Club in Pittsburgh. (Humpries is a drummer on Horace Silver's album 'Song for my Father' now a jazz classic.) Wrubel went on to attend Dartmouth College and played with top area musicians in the New England region, Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, and studied with pianist Liam Noble in the UK as part of an exchange with the Royal College of Music, one of the world's leading conservatories. Noble ingrained in him a freer spririt, willingness to take risks, and ability to play outside the form that have led audience members to label Wrubel's playing as whimsical on more than one occassion. "Don't play pretty," Wrubel recalls one of his fine teachers and pianist Terry Trotter professing during a lesson, acknowledging the young player's tendency to focus on "the right notes to play" theoretically. Whatever the mood, however, there is always fun to be had and Wrubel aligns his influences perfectly, and fans rate his ballad playing among his finest. Today, he resides in the East San Francisco Bay Area. A sought-after instructor, Wrubel is a Hear and Play Music, Inc. Artist, having designed curriculum and starred in various DVD series to teach students to play piano by ear. Wrubel received a great honor in being offered the piano chair in the Glenn Miller Orchestra for the 2007-2008 World Tour, and with over 1.2million YouTube views, the world is acknowledging Wrubel's voice is one that deserves to be heard. http://www.jazzwithjames.com/index.html

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Adele - Someone like you - concert, vocal, lyric, chord, piano

Someone Like You Lyrics:

I heard
That you're settled down
That you
Found a girl
And you're
Married now

I heard
That your dreams came true.
Guess she gave you things
I didn't give to you

Old friend
Why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back
Or hide from the light

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me it isn't over

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me," I begged
"I'll remember," you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead."
Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead,
Yeah.

You know how the time flies
Only yesterday
It was the time of our lives
We were born and raised
In a summer haze
Bound by the surprise
Of our glory days

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me it isn't over.

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me," I begged
"I'll remember," you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead."

Nothing compares
No worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes
They are memories made.
Who would have known
How bittersweet this would taste?

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me," I begged
"I'll remember," you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead"

Never mind
I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
"Don't forget me," I begged
"I'll remember," you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead"

Sometimes it lasts in love
But sometimes it hurts instead

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What do i want to do with my life?

Sumber Foto: Sri Puji Lestari



ISAIAH Chapter 6:8

Here i am LORD

I, the Lord of sea and sky, 

I have heard My people cry. 

All who dwell in dark and sin, 

My hand will save. 

I who made the stars of night, 

I will make their darkness bright. 

Who will bear My light to them? 

Whom shall I send? 

Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord? 

I have heard You calling in the night. 

I will go Lord, if You lead me. 

I will hold Your people in my heart. 

I, the Lord of snow and rain, 

I have born my peoples pain. 

I have wept for love of them, They turn away. 

I will break their hearts of stone, 

Give them hearts for love alone. 

I will speak My word to them, 

Whom shall I send? 

Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord? 

I have heard You calling in the night. 

I will go Lord, if You lead me. 

I will hold Your people in my heart. 

I, the Lord of wind and flame, 

I will tend the poor and lame. 

I will set a feast for them, 

My hand will save 

Finest bread I will provide, 

Till their hearts be satisfied. 

I will give My life to them, 

Whom shall I send? 

Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord? 

I have heard You calling in the night. 

I will go Lord, if You lead me. 

I will hold Your people in my heart.

Composer: Daniel L Schutte

Dan Schutte has spent over forty years writing music for liturgy and worship

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