Hidden in plain sight – The genius of Johnny Costa

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Here’s a jazz riddle for you…

He was revered by giants of the keyboard like Oscar Peterson and Art Tatum.

His music probably had more TV airtime than any other jazz musician in history.

I’m going to guess not 1 out of 100 jazz fans can name him.

If want to hear some incredible piano work, get the Mr. Roger DVDs and listen to the beginning and end of every show.

It’s always different and always amazing.

A smart jazz record label would make a multi-CD package out of it.

– Ken McCarthy
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Barry Harris – I Want to be Happy (2012)

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We will never see another like him again.

Here he is at a house party with some students and friends.

I could complain about the camera work, but a 10 carat diamond in a paper bag is still a 10 carat diamond and I have boundless gratitude to the person who captured and shared this.

The Best Thing for You

What was Barry up to

If you’re a jazz musician or a piano player. A very clear introduction to Barry’s highly evolved approach to the piano.

– Ken McCarthy
Jazz on the Tube

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