Dick Wellstood (1927-1987)
Dick Wellstood was an American jazz pianist. He was one of the great stride pianists. Wellstood had a real knack for taking just about any jazz tune or classical tune and turning it into a really exciting stride piano piece. Here he takes a well known piece for violin called the Caprice no. 24 in a minor by Niccolo Paganini and turns it into a stride piano piece. If you aren’t familiar with the original version of the piece on the violin, I suggest that you listen to that before you listen to Dick Wellstood’s version. If you understand what the original piece sounds like you will appreciate the stride piano version of the piece more. Enjoy!
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