One of the most obvious aspects of the music to people who know jazz is: How does it feel in the swing? These are things that are very subtle and that jazz musician appreciate in a particular way. I appreciate the way Tommy Flanagan swings, the way that Barry Harris swings, the great pulse that Hank Jones and Bill Evans have - end every one of them is different.
Music needs the juxtaposition of opposites to achieve its drama, so harshness and dissonance are simply part of the material a musician can use to cr… - Chuck Israels
Music needs the juxtaposition of opposites to achieve its drama, so harshness and dissonance are simply part of the material a musician can use to cr…
- Chuck Israels
Playing inside the changes means playing enough of the important notes of the chord progression at important times. A good solo might be very free, b… - Chuck Israels
Playing inside the changes means playing enough of the important notes of the chord progression at important times. A good solo might be very free, b…
One of the most obvious aspects of the music to people who know jazz is: How does it feel in the swing? These are things that are very subtle and tha… - Chuck Israels
One of the most obvious aspects of the music to people who know jazz is: How does it feel in the swing? These are things that are very subtle and tha…
Everything-everything-was communicated through the sound of the music. There were no other signals of any kind ever-no count-offs, head nods, spoken … - Chuck Israels
Everything-everything-was communicated through the sound of the music. There were no other signals of any kind ever-no count-offs, head nods, spoken …
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