If you go further back, you'll find that it has roots in UK folk music. You may recall many plantation owners and those populating the "jazz cities" were of this descent. Anyway, alot of this is drivel.
Actually, many ethnomusicologists believe this is now false. People don't want to admit it, but the evidence is quite clear. You would need to do further study to understand this.
I believe upkilt is referring to the influence that UK church/folk music had on plantation workers in the US which shaped early music from the US (music sung in church adapted by field workers to sing whilst they worked). However, UK music certainly wasn't the only influence and if upkilt is trying to claim jazz for the UK by proxy he/she is talking out of their arse (and I say this as someone from the UK). Anyway, interesting video series, good to hear jazz discussed in this way.
Since when is call and response exclusive to African music? I'm not saying African music wasn't an influence on early African American music but try to get your logic straight.
Wow, I love this film. I had it on VHS about 12 years ago and it was lost in a fire. What hit me the most was watching the man's hands while he played. So effortless. Every motion of wrist and arm functioning to produce such beautiful tone. And then to hear the chord changes he invents. Makes you want to practice.
I think the greatest thing of Jazz is how this kind of music offer us a platform of communication. In my opinion, the Jazz is the hidden side of your soul. It needs a door to escape from our mind and talks an universal language, so everybody can understand what is in your head. Recording me playing and listening it before maybe one of the things that has helped me more to know me.
what an important influence in our understanding of improvization. others can only hope to attain the knowledge and patience required to play at the level of Bill Evans. his understanding is worlds above many. one word "dedication". so good he needs translators!
Bill's take on "approximation" as opposed to playing honestly is so true - Right there is a wonderful gem of advice for any aspiring jazz pianist. Absolute gold.
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they exaggerate, a lot of it is stock licks scales and changes. Get of the smack and quit mystifing. There are 80 000 piano vids on youtube. the age of the hero/star is over, we'd rather play ourselves.
that is such an ignorant thing to say. Comparing boogie-woogie piano licks you copied note for note off of you tube to creative, original music someone spent their adult life pursuing as a profession and philosiphy is rediculous.
that is such an ignorant thing to say. Comparing boogie-woogie piano licks you copied note for note off of you tube to creative, original music someone spent their adult life pursuing as a profession and philosiphy is rediculous.
rockintetster you're an idiot. you need to re-read the history of jazz. and read it the correct way next time. i know you'd like to convince yourself that the bullshyt u just spouted is true, but, alas, it's not.
You know this film is very educational. A lot of jazz musician didn't know that Bill Evans is a very educated and a literate man. What fans only know is Bill the pianist. But as a man I dont think fans know his philosophy. Bill evans is a larger than life human being. Great clip really!
Great clip, thanks for posting. Certainly bill evans is the most influential jazz pianist of these past 40 years. The only white musician who's been truly innovative into a kind of black music. And he understood everything. Thanks again!
Evans is not the only innovative "white" jazz musiscian. Jazz is not exclusively a "black" music. The harmonic system that it uses(like that of all tonal music)is derived from European roots, not African. The instruments on which it is played are almost exclusively European. Jazz from its inception was a fusion of African and European elements. It is a unique American art form that derives from multiple cultural roots. Bill would strongly disagree with you.
Yes, in some areas you may be right. But you see it was the black people who developed this kind of artform and it was in America that started the melting pot during the 1900's. Jazz is basically an improvisation, it was only called jazz but this artform dates back more than 200 years ago in Europe.
Bill evans was absolutely correct when he said that jazz was America's contribution to the music world and its America's classical music. But bill added that it was sort of a revival that dates back during the 17th century. Hope you understand that statement of Evans when he said that. I guess you should listen to this documentary interview of Bill over n over and try to digest it and you'll understand what I'm trying to say. I agree wit your opinion, its just a little incomplete. thanks
approximate was his favorite word :D
audioartist5 2 years ago
Sage wisdom
loren1283 2 years ago 3
video and sound not in sync, amazing though
scubakidtrpt1 2 years ago
listen at 3:37
dontacmaiboll 2 years ago
Bill had piano keys for teeth. He is great though, and an interesting guy.
FilTonks 3 years ago
this is fabulous. the bit about aproximation is so true.
loren1283 3 years ago 4
Bill's teeth were pretty fucked up
timthesav 3 years ago
drug addiction probably did that...who cares though... he played his butt off
frangie68 3 years ago
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If you go further back, you'll find that it has roots in UK folk music. You may recall many plantation owners and those populating the "jazz cities" were of this descent. Anyway, alot of this is drivel.
upkilt 3 years ago
If you go futher back, you'll find that it actually has roots in African folk music. Anyway, a lot of this is gold.
joerois404d 3 years ago 2
Actually, many ethnomusicologists believe this is now false. People don't want to admit it, but the evidence is quite clear. You would need to do further study to understand this.
upkilt 3 years ago
[citation needed]
joerois404d 3 years ago
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I believe upkilt is referring to the influence that UK church/folk music had on plantation workers in the US which shaped early music from the US (music sung in church adapted by field workers to sing whilst they worked). However, UK music certainly wasn't the only influence and if upkilt is trying to claim jazz for the UK by proxy he/she is talking out of their arse (and I say this as someone from the UK). Anyway, interesting video series, good to hear jazz discussed in this way.
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Call + Response is the root of it, it is the heart of the music. so I'd argue its roots, like blues and rock, is inherently African.
rocketsqtc 2 years ago
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Since when is call and response exclusive to African music? I'm not saying African music wasn't an influence on early African American music but try to get your logic straight.
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rocketsqtc 2 years ago
Wow, I love this film. I had it on VHS about 12 years ago and it was lost in a fire. What hit me the most was watching the man's hands while he played. So effortless. Every motion of wrist and arm functioning to produce such beautiful tone. And then to hear the chord changes he invents. Makes you want to practice.
lelakaplowitz 3 years ago 2
I think the greatest thing of Jazz is how this kind of music offer us a platform of communication. In my opinion, the Jazz is the hidden side of your soul. It needs a door to escape from our mind and talks an universal language, so everybody can understand what is in your head. Recording me playing and listening it before maybe one of the things that has helped me more to know me.
comemielda 4 years ago 8
what an important influence in our understanding of improvization. others can only hope to attain the knowledge and patience required to play at the level of Bill Evans. his understanding is worlds above many. one word "dedication". so good he needs translators!
sixstringsick 4 years ago 3
Bill's take on "approximation" as opposed to playing honestly is so true - Right there is a wonderful gem of advice for any aspiring jazz pianist. Absolute gold.
mharbaugh 4 years ago 3
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they exaggerate, a lot of it is stock licks scales and changes. Get of the smack and quit mystifing. There are 80 000 piano vids on youtube. the age of the hero/star is over, we'd rather play ourselves.
karpopper 4 years ago
that is such an ignorant thing to say. Comparing boogie-woogie piano licks you copied note for note off of you tube to creative, original music someone spent their adult life pursuing as a profession and philosiphy is rediculous.
grnubleoze 4 years ago 7
that is such an ignorant thing to say. Comparing boogie-woogie piano licks you copied note for note off of you tube to creative, original music someone spent their adult life pursuing as a profession and philosiphy is rediculous.
grnubleoze 4 years ago 3
you have got to be a horrible player you mind is so closed. a lost cause
guitarsvolta 4 years ago 3
And I suppose the mona lisa was simply a series of brush strokes on canvas? You clearly have no concept of art
woozawozzle 4 years ago 2
And I suppose that the mona lisa was simply a series of brush strokes on canvass. You clearly have no concept of art.
woozawozzle 4 years ago 3
A truly deep, thoughtful man and musician. Brilliant post.
dragondix 5 years ago
How baked are these two? Great stuff
mbolduc 5 years ago
rockintetster you're an idiot. you need to re-read the history of jazz. and read it the correct way next time. i know you'd like to convince yourself that the bullshyt u just spouted is true, but, alas, it's not.
rdhollis723 5 years ago
You know this film is very educational. A lot of jazz musician didn't know that Bill Evans is a very educated and a literate man. What fans only know is Bill the pianist. But as a man I dont think fans know his philosophy. Bill evans is a larger than life human being. Great clip really!
farley528 5 years ago
Great clip, thanks for posting. Certainly bill evans is the most influential jazz pianist of these past 40 years. The only white musician who's been truly innovative into a kind of black music. And he understood everything. Thanks again!
farley528 5 years ago
Evans is not the only innovative "white" jazz musiscian. Jazz is not exclusively a "black" music. The harmonic system that it uses(like that of all tonal music)is derived from European roots, not African. The instruments on which it is played are almost exclusively European. Jazz from its inception was a fusion of African and European elements. It is a unique American art form that derives from multiple cultural roots. Bill would strongly disagree with you.
rockintetster 5 years ago
Yes, in some areas you may be right. But you see it was the black people who developed this kind of artform and it was in America that started the melting pot during the 1900's. Jazz is basically an improvisation, it was only called jazz but this artform dates back more than 200 years ago in Europe.
farley528 5 years ago
Bill evans was absolutely correct when he said that jazz was America's contribution to the music world and its America's classical music. But bill added that it was sort of a revival that dates back during the 17th century. Hope you understand that statement of Evans when he said that. I guess you should listen to this documentary interview of Bill over n over and try to digest it and you'll understand what I'm trying to say. I agree wit your opinion, its just a little incomplete. thanks
farley528 5 years ago