The Future of Jazz - Bennie Maupin

[cnkinnick]

Beautiful! This is the first time I've seen an interview with Bennie - his wisdom comes to no surprise, his musicianship being testament to that. I rarely pick my my instruments anymore - much of it stemming from raising a family and focusing on other endeavors. But, the other factor in mothballing music has been the relationships I've formed and tried (in vain) to maintain with musicians who are very strong academically, but lack the "third eye." UNLEARNING - well said!

[marvinkmooneyoz]

Too many musicians, especially young musicians dont listen well in a music making context, atleast not to what NEW is happening in the music. Sure, alot of musicians can balance tempo/volume mix, but not too many can group improv. that takes a bit of unlearning to do; its relatively easy to be a soloist, and the group follows, or to be the group follower, but, like miles davis groups, group improv, even with soloists, is more interesting and mature. hope everyone learns to listen better!

[heru1966]

More musicians need to see this video! It's applicable to so many other musical forms too. It takes bravery and depth to go in this direction because in many ways, it involves throwing away the script and starting from scratch. That's probably much harder if you've established a certain way of playing and thinking about music.

[bransonbelle]

Are you still chanting Nam YO ki rengi kyo? Good to see you emwillie (sp?) You onced live in Altadena.

[Zeitgeist74]

Listen to him. The brother knows!

[heru1966]

He certainly does know. Bennie is keenly in touch with what it's all about, you can hear it in his playing and writing. Thanks for uploading this inspiring video. :-)

[adamtabl]

yeah bennie

clear and right on it

as

always

[mymusicdiscovery]

Yup!

[artformeandyou]

great topic. brings up the old question of what/when/how is art.

[vibrateascending]

this is great... he is not joking about unlearning music in order to reach another plain with it. went to a school today to find accmpanimnt for upcoming performance and felt the nostalgia of when i was in music school still. but some how in the back of my mind, i knew i wasn't supposed to b, cause i am exploring more in music than i ever would've understood how to if i were still under the often 'confined' way n which programs approach sound. u're forced to be as inventive as u can b.. gr8 vid.