I only got to listen to him talk for an hour. I'm sure you'd learn a hell of a lot in a week with a guy like that.
>
> Hal is a really brilliant guy, as by the way all great players are.
> Alot of the stuff he talks about is really advanced IMHO though I
> think that beginners will still benefit from being exposed to it.
>
Yes. In the book "Thinking in Jazz" which was mentioned a few days
ago there are numerous quotes from musicians saying that they got
advice about certain aspects of playing that they didn't really
understand for a long time. Then years later it suddenly clicked.
>
> I am going to start a thread on Hal's methods, at least as I
> understand them. There is more than just what you are mentioning.
> He also has his own theories about how to develop chromaticism in
> you playing.
>
> Hal sent me an article for posting to the group which I have been
> waiting to get my scanner before doing. I don't know if it will
> be readable but hopefully yes.
>
Great. I'm looking forward to it.
When you see Hal will you than him on my behalf for the class he did
in Leeds, England earlier this year.
Ian.