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Learn the styles of Jazz-Rock’s Greatest Keyboard GeniusThis is the amazing video by one of the greatest Hammond B3 players ever: Brian Auger. Primarily an instructional video, this DVD also includes several performance clips of Brian and The Oblivion Express, as well as some great personal insights and reflection on Brian’s career. The video is hosted by Leo Bynum, a student, friend, and long-time fan of Brian’s. As a keyboard player himself, Leo directed and produced this video with a student’s eye. The content is geared to novice through advanced players with Brian walking you through entire tunes chord-by-chord as well as revealing the secrets to many of his most amazing monster licks. There are overhead cameras for keyboard close-ups on all segments. Discover new insight in chord theory, soloing, and comping from the jazz/rock keyboard master himself, Brian Auger. Watch Brian’s wizardry from directly above the keyboard as he takes us note-by-note from the blues through jazz/rock fusion. This video delivers insight and instruction to help you break into a new level of chording and soloing. Often called the Grand Master of the Hammond B3, Brian gives a grand tour of the instrument, including his personal settings. This video combines footage of live performances with a one-on-one interview, explanation, demo of the material. From jazz and blues basics to two-five-one harmony and Brian’s most noted tunes, this video delivers a guided tour of Brian’s mastery and music. Tunes covered in this video: * Blues in F * Straight Ahead * Brain Damage * Whenever You’re Ready * Victor’s Delight * Blue Note Shuffle * Indian Rope Man * Plus other Auger Classics and Jazz Standards 2001 Grammy Nominee Brian Auger began his career playing jazz in London in the early ’60’s just as the rock explosion began. He soon found himself in the middle of the British Invasion whirlwind, play with Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, John McGlaughlin, Rod Stewart, Long John Baldry, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Julie Driscoll. As a true pioneer of early Jazz-Fusion, Brian founded the Oblivion Express which is still creating innovations where jazz, blues, rock, and rhythm meet. He was nominated for a Grammy award in 2001 for his work with Bunny Brunel, Dennis Chambers, and Tony McAlpine.Quote:This DVD is unbelievable! The host is a keyboard player and he asks Brian all the right questions about what he plays and how. It also includes some incredible performance takes where you can see Brian rip directly from an over-head camera. Lift his licks. This stuff is pure gold for keyboard players who want to play HOT!