Re: ...if you just Smile
reed ( (no email) )
Mon, 20 Jan 1997 14:05:33 +0000
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> I agree with most of what you're saying. However, as a student, the
need to study theory is important if we
>ever plan to evolve. I played entirely by ear up untill about 6 months
ago. Im sure I got alot of gigs because
>of this too. This is still how I play over old school stuff...but I have
no desire to be old school. Music
>must evolve, new ieas must be formulated. Take Parker for instance.
Scales, chords, licks, ect., alt. changes,
>ect were essential to his sound. He practiced for near unfathomable
periods of time. He approached in
>analyticly, he studied, he found out how to put those "feelings" into a
'scientific' method. He inturn took
>thoes theories and approached them in experimental ways. He took what
worked and built apon that. HE EVOLVED
>MUSIC. Thats what it's about. If you don't plan on taking music somewhere
it's never been, then you're not
>playing music, music's playing you. It's merely a hobby as for as
defininitions go.
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Phil,
I don't have but a minute to answer this, but I'll say that
you are making alot of assumptions about Parker which are
not at all supported by what he played.
For example, take a look at the accurate solo I posted for
Confirmation and then tell me that he was thinking about
chord scales, licks and alternate changes. I don't think so.
There is a tremendous amount of myths about parker that are
not supported by anything other than anecdotes.
There are lot's of stories about how much time he practiced.
Some people will tell you he practiced 12 hours a day
and other (very reliable sources..other famous musicians)
will tell you he didnt practice much.
If you can't find it on record or transcription, then IMHO
it doesnt exist.
reed
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Reed Kotler
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http://www.justjazz.com