Let's Put it This Way.......

[Sandra D]

If the devil appeared on my piano bench and told me he would put all the jazz I wanted in my fingers, I would have to say,

"Too late, Satan.  I already gave my soul to Bill Evans."

 

[James F]

Evidently, some people really dig Bill Evans.  😄

[Sharon Kae D]

I am somewhat new to the jazz greats of the past, but I am certainly trying to broaden my horizons, and listen to more of these greats that Jonny has mentioned, along with PWJ members.  I plan to check out Bill Evans.  Thank you, Sandra.  I really do enjoy Brian Culbertson, and have many of his CD's. They are a favorite of mine as I travel along the music highway.   

[Sandra D]

Hi Sharon!

Evans was classically trained and did not distinguish between classical and jazz.  You will hear a lot of classical in Evans and a lot of Evans in classical! 

He is like Chopin; pleases your ear and breaks your heart.

He and Miles Davis revolutionized jazz, but Evans did not think he had "talent."  He said he just worked hard.

What a wonderful discovery you have ahead of you!

Best,

Sandy 

 

[Sharon Kae D]

I know this thread is almost a year old now, but i wanted to share who has become one of my biggest inspirations in the last year, and that is Beegie Adair.  I have become a forever fan!  Her playing is just magical.  Whenever I listen to her interpretations of many of my favorite classic ballads, it is like being transported to another realm. When I sit down to the piano, and go through my books of lead sheets, always at the back of my mind is, "How would Beegie interpret this?"  It is such a lovely musical journey.

[Jim H]

There is almost 0 in braille music jazz. I would love to have something that can play the next note or chord step wise, so I can immitate it. I wonder if there is such a thing as MIDI transcriptions. I sometimes almost hear what Bill is doing here and there.