DOROTHY DONEGAN (The greatest pianist you never heard) Jazz History #27

You may never have heard of pianist Dorothy Donegan, and after you watch this video you’ll wonder why. With a combination of multi-genre virtuosity and humor she was a spectacular player whose ability far surpassed her public recognition, an altogether too common situation for women in jazz. Deliciously ironic, given the title, and thanks to the YouTube algorithm, this portrait of an unsung artist has consistently been one of the most popular on this channel. That has introduced a LOT of people to Dorothy Donegan for the first time, as you can read in the hundreds of comments. 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, like this one: ART TATUM: If you want to learn more about the nuts and bolts of playing jazz, check out the videos in the JAZZ TACTICS playlist. JAZZ HISTORY SUGGESTIONS Art Tatum Oscar Peterson Mary Lou Williams The Sweethearts of Rhythm Melba Liston Betty Carter JAZZ TACTICS SUGGESTIONS Do You Speak Jazz? What Makes Jazz Jazz? Why I Can’t Teach You Jazz What’s So Great About Chet Baker? Trading Fours With Freddie Hubbard Improvising on Rhythm Changes ABOUT THIS CHANNEL On this channel, jazz trumpeter, educator and author Chase Sanborn offers information and advice for musicians and music appreciators. PLAYLISTS This link will take you to all the playlists on this channel: MORE INFORMATION For more in-depth and personal information and instruction, check out Chase’s books and online lesson options on his website: