First amendment lounge, national press club529 14th st. Forget your jools hollands, your bill paynes, your pigpens and your bobby crushes. His detractors claim he plays far too many notes and plays them loudly, that he cannot be a backing or ensemble player because he always has to. Running with bands like the allman brothers eric clapton.
Chuck leavells booking agent and speaking fee speaker. Forever blue was released in conjunction with leavells book, forever green, an informative work that addresses his other passion forestry which he. Chuck leavell is one of the most soughtafter pianists in the world. Chuck leavells online rock piano lessons, sheet music. Chuck leavell is currently the piano player for the rolling stones and has previously worked with the allman brothers band, eric clapton, the rolling stones, john mayer, the black crowes, george harrison, the indigo girls, blues traveler, train, montgomerygentry. His works that are exclusively focused on solo piano and piano blues are considered classic and placed among his masterpieces. Other than being a musician, he is also a writer and is the author of the childrens book the tree farmer and growing a better america. His piano and keyboard work has been heard on the works of eric clapton, the rolling stones, the black crowes, george harrison, the allman brothers band, the indigo girls, blues traveler, train, montgomerygentry, lee ann womack, lady antebellum, john mayer and many, many more. His piano and keyboard work has been heard on the works of eric clapton, the rolling stones, john mayer, the black crowes, george harrison, the allman brothers band, the indigo girls, blues traveler, train, montgomerygentry, lee ann womack and many, many more.
Chuck leavell from the rolling stones plays, statesboro blues. Ruby productions and distributed by hal leonard, is the latest book of piano vocal arrangements transcriptions by bruce c. Chuck leavell was born on april 28, 1952, in birmingham, alabama, usa early life. His piano and keyboard work have been heard on the works of eric clapton, the rolling stones, george harrison, the allman brothers band, the black crowes, aretha franklin, chuck berry, train, john mayer. Oct 30, 2004 bigger bang rock piano chuck leavell rolls with the stones sara bareilles. Chuck leavell holds the keys to the rolling stones. Chuck leavell is one of the worlds premier blues rock pianistsa veteran musician who has recorded and toured with many of the bestknown names in the business. Chuck leavell is the worlds greatest pianist and dont let anyone tell you any different. Born in birmingham, alabama, leavell is a mostly selftaught musician. Hal leonard blues keyboard method foreword by chuck leavell, series. He and his wife, rose lane white, developed her familys 1,200acre ranch.
In his fourth book, growing a better america, common sense environmentalist chuck leavell helps us understand how we can repair some of the damage weve done and how, in the future, we can balance. The great blues piano player leroy carr played a huge role in influencing guys like me. His work has been heard on the recordings of eric clapton, the rolling stones, george harrison, train, the indigo girls, blues traveler and many others. Chuck leavell statesboro blues piano instruction excerpt. A tribute to the pioneers of blues piano, i recorded five songs of his. Leavell was born in birmingham, al, on april 28, 1952. Rock legend chuck leavell turns humanitarian video abc news. Blues piano lesson chuck leavells blues scale youtube. He is perhaps best known for his work with the rolling stones, eric clapton, george harrison, the fabulous thunderbirds, the black crowes, and most of all, his legendary years with. Chuck leavell performer details mill town music hall. Browse evergreen arts from evergreen arts at sheet music plus.
Chuck leavell biography childhood, life achievements. Chuck leavell,nicholas cravotta,rebecca bleausthe tree farmer hardcover2010 by leavell,c. This was to loosen upset the pace for his allsolopiano disc chuck leavell recorded it in the north american winter of 20002001. Chuck leavell is a pianist and keyboard player whose career has included tenures as a member of the allman brothers band and sea level and as a backup musician for many other acts, among them dr. Chuck leavell s gracefully rolling blues piano style has been heard on dozens of records by topshelf artists including eric clapton billboard, june 9, 2000 leavell steps out with his first collection of tunes for solo piano. Chuck leavell was born in 1952 in birmingham, alabama. Irocku is the top destination on the internet for rock and blues piano lessons. Here, you can learn to play classic rock from one of rocks greatest piano players of all time, chuck leavell. Chuck leavell is a member of both the georgia music hall of fame and the alabama music hall of fame. Chuck went on to play piano with just about everybody and their uncle, including the stones for the last twenty years.
John, the rolling stones, george harrison, and eric clapton. For the sheet music and more piano lessons like this, check out chuck leavell irockus. Chucks recording and touring credits dont stop here. Chuck burst into the rock music scene in the early 70s, joining the legendary allman brothers band. His childrens book, the tree farmer, has also won several literary awards. Chuck leavell has been pleasing the ears of music fans for more than 30 years now. Forever blue was released in conjunction with leavell s book, forever green, an informative work that addresses his other passion forestry which he.
Chuck gets big with the frankfurt radio big band by chuck leavell sep 28, 2018. Chuck leavells piano and keyboard licks have earned chuck the title of the fifth rolling stone. Chuck leavell is also the founding member of the southern rock band sea level that existed between 1976 and 1981. Chuck leavell was bornon april 28, 1952 in birmingham, united states, is musician. His piano and keyboard work has been heard on the works of eric clapton, the rolling stones, the black crowes, george harrison, the allman brothers band. The magic of finger painting by alan bryson, published on september 2, 2008 at all about jazz. Chuck leavell was born on april 28, 1952, in birmingham, ala. He is also a georgia timber farmer and environmental activist.
He and scrapper blackwell, his guitar playing partner with whom he often recorded duets, gave us a plethora of wonderful recordings in the late 1920s. Whether he is channeling otis span or creating his own genre, there is no finer keyboard player. This is a notefornote transcription of the entire piano part as played by chuck leavell, notefornote, taken directly from the 1973 single recording by the allman brothers band. The history and hope of the american forest in 2000. Nov 27, 2019 chuck leavell, the stones piano player and road musical director, keeps the musical peace between mick jagger and keith richards, and the sacred book of stones tunes. Chuck leavell, keyboardist for the rolling stones for 34 years, doesnt mind when keith richards reminds him the stones are a guitar band a hes still got the allimportant boogiewoogie. Chuck leavell holds the keys to the rolling stones kingdom. Beginning with finger exercises and following through with a variety of techniques that will help one play in any number of styles. His piano and keyboard playing has graced the albums andor stages of the rolling stones, eric clapton, the allman brothers band, the black crowes, george harrison, blues traveler, the marshall tucker band, hank williams jr. Hal leonard blues keyboard method foreword by chuck leavell. Michael is probably best known as the house pianist at the four season hotel in san francisco, where he performed nightly from 20012009, and the redwood room 19942000. Throughout, leavell s technique is flawless and performances inspired billboard, june 9 2001. Piano instruction volume 1 features the renowned musician leading the viewer through some introductory lessons.
Chuck leavell has been pleasing the ears of music fans for more than 40 years now. Charles alfred leavell born april 28, 1952 is an american musician. If you are interested in receiving the midi performances or playback files of the transcriptions, please let me know and i will contact chuck for permission. Pete, unlike some artists, knows what he is doing and is a fine teacher. Before he was even a teenager, he learned how to play instruments known for being in rock bands, like the piano and guitar.
He started playing piano as a teen, and was inspired to become a professional pianist after seeing ray charles with billy preston in the backup band in concert. All lessons include video instruction, sheet music, improvisations, and rhythm and chord charts. How to go from indie to major act keyboard magazine september. Chuck leavell is truly one of the modern day masters of rock and blues piano.
Even if you didnt know it, youve heard his work with george harrison, the black crowes and eric clapton. Transcript for rock legend chuck leavell turns humanitarian his piano keyboard and locals have been pleasing fans for over three decades. Chuck leavell, keyboardist for the rolling stones date. The leavell family moved from birmingham to montgomery, alabama when he was five, then back to birmingham for a few years, finally settling in tuscaloosa, alabama in 1962. He started on piano, learning some basics from his mother, frances leavell. Learning piano with pete sears pete sears brings an incredible knowledge of roots music to the table. Chuck leavell back to the woods tribute to blues piano. Bigger bang rock piano chuck leavell rolls with the stones sara bareilles.
A tribute to the pioneers of blues piano to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Legendary keyboardist for the rolling stones, the allman bros, eric clapton. Welcome to irocku your incredible journey into rockn roll piano lessons is about to begin and we are thrilled for you. Evergreen arts chuck leavell piano instruction, vol. Feb 22, 2011 in his fourth book, growing a better america, common sense environmentalist chuck leavell helps us understand how we can repair some of the damage weve done and how, in the future, we can balance. A mostly selftaught pianist, he decided on his musical career after seeing a ray charles performance. Chuck leavell, the stones piano player and road musical director, keeps the musical peace between mick jagger and keith richards, and the sacred book of stones tunes. Even while still a young child, it was obvious that chuck leavell had musical talent to spare.
There are some great hand strengthening exercises, real life stories, but most importantly you get a peek at some of his riffs, chord voicings, and. The highly soughtafter piano man extraordinaire boasts a massive discography varied enough to include the rolling stones, the allman brothers band, aretha franklin, and hank williams, jr. Chuck leavell on interpreting blues great leroy carr. His piano and keyboard work has been heard on the works of eric clapton, the rolling stones, the black crowes, george harrison, the allman brothers band, the indigo girls, blues traveler, and many, many more. He and scrapper blackwell, his guitar playing partner with whom he often recorded duets, gave us a plethora of wonderful recordings in the late 1920s and early 30s. Pianist michael udelson is available to entertain for parties, wedding ceremonies, receptions and corporate events throughout the san francisco bay area and beyond. Chuck leavell has been pleasing the ears of music fans for more than 40 years. I think they are saying it isnt a melbayhal leonard 123 book. Jessica, one of the allman brothers classics, has been a favorite since the 1970s, when my rockandroll band played it at almost every gig. Mar 15, 2019 the great blues piano player leroy carr played a huge role in influencing guys like me. His first solo piano cd, forever blue, was released in 2001. I am an intermediate player, and i found this instructional dvd to be one of the very best that ive ever watched. Charles alfred leavell also known as chuck leavell is an american musician, best known for his piano and keyboard performances.