In this fun session, we incorporate some of those voicings you’re learning into the 32-bar form of this classic by Duke Ellington.
Remember, it’s all about developing your own personal playing style at those keys, and this one is meant to serve you well in the area of “using what you know” to spice up those favorite songs of yours.
So (if you're reading music), grab the lead sheet to this classic, prop it up on your piano music stand, and explore your creative potential!
First introduced in 1940 under the title "Never No Lament", this song gained popularity when lyrics were added in 1942 and it was renamed "Don't Get Around Much Anymore". Duke Ellington’s recording quickly became a jazz standard, embraced by both swing bands and vocalists. Its witty, bittersweet theme of staying home rather than going out resonated with audiences during wartime, and the tune has remained a favorite for generations of jazz lovers.
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