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Great post, and throws much needed light on this discussion. So, as to the quote (in the OP) in question, is this then the true source of it? : "A Negro may think jazz makes a man out of him, but...
Vinny, I know you like a warm tone and the CES delivers a slightly warmer tone than the WESMO does. This guitar looks like a good fit for you.
Yes, I've noticed that too. His technique looks effortless. And his sound is great.
I think his action is very low, he has a custom string gauge set with lighter wound strings than usual. This must allow a very light touch, and give this impression he's flying on the fingerboard. ...
In any case the Tristano school did not breed racists. There is that section in "Conversation's on the Improvisor's Art" where Lee Konitz speaks very critically about the Jewish environment he...
I might have considered hitting someone. That is so beyond stupid.
I present to you, one of my very favorite moments in recorded jazz (the link should cue you up to the right spot, but if not, we're looking for about 04:19): ...
Play the background gigs to get good enough to play the nightclub gigs. But really, everyone wants to see and play a good show. The guy who will give you shit for landing on F# over a D minor was...
This is a pretty good one to start ear training with. You already know it’s in Bb and “all 6ths” oops meant to reply to the other person…
Ah crap. At least I know where I went wrong.
I decided to order it. You made me even more curious after having heard about the book recently and finding out that is has become unavailable in the Internet Archive. Interviews with Dexter...
I’ll hit both those events. They’re maybe a half hour from home. Thanks!
I always think the same thing. It looks like he just moves his hand up and down the neck and notes pop out. Whatever the technique is, is must be very efficient.
Another interesting point. This is about the time that black musicians started making a concerted effort to reject “jazz” as a label for both artistic and social reasons.** I don’t know enough...
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