You may never have heard of pianist Dorothy Donegan, and after you watch this video you’ll wonder why. People are blown away when they encounter her multi-genre virtuosity and unabashed high spirits. A spectacular player whose ability far surpassed her public recognition, there is irony and satisfaction in seeing this video consistently rank among the most popular in the series. The comments say it all. Hail Dorothy Donegan!

ABOUT THIS SERIES
The Jazz History series is a video adaptation of a PowerPoint presentation used to teach a university course. It traces the roots of jazz from Ragtime at the turn of the 20th century to jazz-rock fusion at the end of the 1960s. You’ll find a lot more videos like this one in the JAZZ HISTORY playlist on this channel.

If you want to learn more about the nuts and bolts of playing jazz, check out the videos in the
JAZZ TACTICS playlist.

JAZZ TACTICS SUGGESTIONS
Do You Speak Jazz?    • YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW TO IMPROVISE / J...  
What Makes Jazz Jazz?    • TRADING FOURS WITH FREDDIE HUBBARD (S...  
Why I Can't Teach You Jazz    • WHY I CAN'T TEACH YOU JAZZ (a theoret...  
What's So Great About Chet Baker?    • TRADING FOURS WITH FREDDIE HUBBARD (S...  
Trading Fours With Freddie Hubbard    • TRADING FOURS WITH FREDDIE HUBBARD (S...  
Improvising on Rhythm Changes    • IMPROVISING ON RHYTHM CHANGES Jazz Ta...  

ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
On this channel, jazz trumpeter, educator and author Chase Sanborn offers information and advice for musicians and music appreciators.

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PLAYLISTS
This link will take you to all the playlists on this channel:
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MORE INFORMATION
For more in-depth and personal information and instruction, check out Chase's books and online lesson options on his website:

http://www.chasesanborn.com