Autumn Leaves - Piano Jazz -From Yours Truly - Enjoy with Troy!

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How I love to play a jazz standard like Autumn Leaves. Performed both as a ballad and improvised interpretation, it makes for a wonderful seasonal Johnny Mercer favorite. Yours truly is tickling the ivories and jamming out. This video was recorded several years ago in downtown Davenport, Iowa. You need not a black tie or tux to 'Enjoy with Troy', but feel free to sip on a seasonal bubbly. The video is about four minutes

I remember the great pianist, Roger Williams notable performance, and hearing it as a young impressionable child. I even got his autographed photo as a mere fourth grader. It is amazing how children can be influenced by people and their environment. That is why is is so important to instill skills of creativity and critical thinking in them, rather than tarnishing or shattering their innocence.

Music is an international language and healing to the soul.

Do you know of a young one who has the curiosity for music or any other art form? Nurture that curiosity, and let them learn. It may well teach them discipline skills, expand their brain and keep them off the streets and away from gangs, child traffickers and corruption.

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