Tim Miller Trio playing rhythm changes in Baltimore

[aaronlebos]

1:32

[aaronlebos]

anyone got a transcription? where in Baltimore is this???

[Paiste01]

Fantastic guitarist! he is defenatly influenced a lot by Holdsworth.

What type of specific jazz is this?

[louissteinmusic]

@Paiste01 Modern.

[Eflatmajor7sharp11]

I'll have the Asian Wrap and a transcription of everything the guitarist is playing please.

[acidbug]

@Eflatmajor7sharp11

LOL. You win at life.

[bassdrumbone64]

Who would judge Tim Miller's playing based on restaurant etiquette? Hey Tim, could you please pass the jelly? opps........................

[MichaelKDeSouza]

That was mental

[jezzerie]

this is high level modern art, not music for a restaurant....

[jimmijune]

this guy is new to me .I like him , he reminds me of holdsworth a bit , but he is playing and inventing at a very high level , very cool indeed .

[handdancin]

@jimmijune yea, holdsworth would approve

[carlosjazzpick]

Musicians like Tim can't be categorized under any of usual guitar venues, because him own a unique and personal voice in guitar, spiced with a harmonic sense and phrasing dynamic out this world! . A genius IMO, Tim don't just improvise, him woven a sound net, he brilliantly builds jazz structures in unknow lands where many other don´t have anything new to say.

[mulotwo]

Great music and musicians !

[agonjazz]

TIM Miller IS INCREDIBLE!

[jazzlefty]

good tecnicke. but to focus on diminished and whole tone sound, I like it , good for a concert or clinique . not for my restaurant jazz gig, indigestion for sure!!

[futboler454]

Try it at the eatery, though. You may be surprised how many people don't mind/notice.

[Bhab667]

@jazzlefty ""technique

[sireel]

his note choice is amazing

[Zombbg4]

His reverb sounds nice but often doesn't really fit into the context of the group.

[guitardrew05]

thats interesting. i disagree i think it works perfectly for what hes doing.

[feelee15]

i think its delay

[durtmagert]

never once a chord

[zhivagojazz]

you obviously didn't watch the whole thing..

[MrGul]

At 2:51 there are two chords right after eachother. =)

[iShAtBuL]

this is a true master. his lines are so unusual...so deep...sharp...i don't know how to describe them exactly..but they evoke some strange sensations in me...maybe it's a chaotic scream from the bottom of my soul... it's hard to explain..

[handdancin]

"Angular" might be one of the words your looking for- yea tim is the shit! So much of his dopeness comes from his immaculate swing (coming not just from note placement within the beat, but also the dynamic variation between notes!)

[feelee15]

hahaha. i was about to say angular and then scrolled down to see your comment!

[feelee15]

true. i describe them as "angular".

[amjan]

Just seen him live today in Poland. He was amazing!

[251dog]

Love this fusion.Check out his trio CD`s stunning and very adictive. I can`t stop playing them.Cant wait to get hold of his next CD.

[ScanlonJazz]

Tim Berne.

[jisonjazz]

sounds great! love the playing!

[prs7456]

YAH TIM! thats my geet teacher hah!

[chumbalakuku]

just wow!!!!!!!!!

[timseisser]

I love how he is playing cat and mouse between registers.  Very hip

[bryanlew]

Watch Tim's mouth. He's singing the lines while he's phrasing. This is all from his heart and soul. People that don't get this music will be negative about it. I could be wrong, but in my opinion his playing differs from Holdsworth's. This is uncommon phrasing.

I love it!!!!

[Sandemose]

At first sight, one might say he is a disciple of Holdsworth. They have much in common - sound vice and with the use of legato. The elegance of the phrasing, the airy fluidness and uncommon structures of the intervals as well. I got trio2 from Tim some month ago, and I love it. People who are into Sixten men of Tain would probably like it. Best regards, Sandemose

[starsandnobodys]

On it's face there is much great music to absorb here.

[heavyweather77]

Nobody has ever sounded like Tim Miller, and I have liked very, very few guitar players (or musicians period!) nearly as much as I like Tim's playing. He's finding new, beautiful, mind-and-soul-bending things in music, and I hope more musicians follow his example so the world just gets better and better.

[Sandemose]

His approach feels very fresh and solid. He asks sort of new questions, and he seems to be very intrested in the overall sound of the ensamble he´s playing in. Tim is far from alone when it comes to the sound aspect of music, but I just happen to love Tims approach more than others. Best, Sandemose

[kinetic347]

I could care less if Tim "understands the tradition" - I think that is one of the lamest tricks that musicians play on themselves. Like his way of playing wouldn't be valid unless he could also play like Kenny Burrell if someone put a gun to his head. That is a terrible way to think. If I read one more review anywhere that says "With one foot firmly in the jazz tradition and the other stretching out into the future..." Gag me.

[kinetic347]

Tim is an incredible bad ass, and I really do worship him. When people ask me who I listen to, I usually list him within the first five guitarists. That having been said, I don't think I've heard the term "Field Hollers" since I was reading some Gunther Schuller book about 15 years ago, and its hilarious to me that someone (on a Kurt Rosenwinkel message board) would talk about Tim having "transcribed field hollers" and played them in some lesson or class. I mean, Tim Miller?

[Sandemose]

I dont talk for Tim in any way, but I have this memory of reading a post talking about transcription and how that effect your playing. Reading your posts I dont see any reason why transcribing old vocal melodies would be funny. Its about absorbing music from all sources. "his playing has less to do with the blues than anyone I've ever heard" is a really strange comment to me. And why would a post on Kurts messageboard be hilarious? Best, Sandemose

[kinetic347]

Man, I'm sorry, the idea of Tim Miller playing "field hollers" is one of the funniest things I've ever heard. I love Tim's playing, but come on, his playing has less to do with the blues than anyone I've ever heard. That having been said, I can't do it. It does sound to me like a computer having a nightmare, though.

[jacktoneriordan]

Ya Man.  Killing! Your a crazy bastard

[krnekino]

Wtf is this? It surely isn't music. No melody at all :S Just odd scale patterns up/down the neck.

[Sandemose]

Dig deeper (!) and you will find what others love with Tim Miller. Maybe there isnt anything with Tim Miller that you can gravitate towards? I dont mean that you are stupid or anything who doesnt get his music. I read a post from a guy that took lessons from Tim Miller (he´s a professor, Bostom probably). Tim transribed song melodys from the early 1900, cottonfield blues songs and played them for the class. People were chocked by his haunting phrasing and understanding of melodies. Dig deeper...

[krnekino]

I can see that he plays very technicaly and his understanding of the instrument is probably impeccable. But what makes a good song? It's catchy melody. Regardless of any style of music. If he built whole song on one line and then extend throughout the song he would be a better composer in my humble opinion. Maybe he is Michael Angelo Batio of Jazz guitar. :D

[Sandemose]

First of all, this is a rhythm tune (rhythm changes). There are about 1000s of jazzstandars written with this progression. So, what you are hearing is an improvisation, he is just blowing over the changes. As a composer, he is very melodic, using chordmelody technique not far from Allan Holdsworth. When it comes to Michael Angelo, I dont want to see his name even near Tim :) Where talking different leagues here. Check out Tims Trio2 record, samples can be heard on his myspace page. Best wishes!

[krnekino]

Ok tnx, I'll check his record... Maybe I'll dig deeper if I find something that I like. Cheers!

[duboyous10]

I freaking love this guy. his phrasing is unbelievable. That tone is crazy too- I'm addicted. Thanks for posting.

[rockstarboy420]

Yeah f#$%king right