Bill Evans - The Creative Process and Self-Teaching

Extracted from the movie "The Universal Mind of Bill Evans - Creative Process and Self-Teaching".

In this part, Bill talks about how to deal with obstacles, and how to build one's vocabulary step-by-step.

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[jazzpsalti]

that "simple" thing he does at 2:25 is a manifesto of what all of us as jazz musicians can only hope to achieve someday LOL

[riv3rrun]

@helmusico Build a strong foundation, rather than attempt to play more complexly and not really understand what you are doing. Only with a strong honest musical foundation can you move on to more complex ideas.. harmonically and melodically :) (That's my take anyway)

[ssg263]

@astroscorp2 he's Bill's brother, Harry

[astroscorp2]

@Flextones Well he seems like a dick. I don't think it has to do with fast or slow. Bill played fast--he rushed even. Bill was just Bill. Let's not over-think it...

[astroscorp2]

@kdesmond101 Yes, two different perspectives--one that's pure fanciful theory looking to justify itself and the other tried, true, and experienced. Bill said, 'yeah of course you gotta have some adventure...' I say watch it again--Bill's trying to teach and merely being interrupted. Notice he stops looking at the guy cuz he sensed him get offended a little before---some people don't like real knowledge... ;-

[kdesmond101]

@astroscorp2 I feel like they are coming from two different perspectives: Bill with the idea of playing in a style that you are familiar and comfortable with then building on that style, while the interviewer is saying that its fun and interesting to take risks and try new things when improvising. I see both sides, its not about showing off, its about hearing something that you may or may not be ready to play yet...and its fun when you pull it off, but harmful if its all you do.

[jazzpsalti]

@livelovelisten100 well, the thing about it is that it's not even about technique at that point. Playing that lyrically requires the musical part of one's brain to work its ASS off !!!!

[livelovelisten100]

@jazzpsalti i totally agree...even when he plays most simply, all the accuracy, inflection, and time feel are still so present no matter how elementary he tries to sound!

[Flextones]

That is Bill's brother and a fine musician in his own right. I think he looks a little older than Bill too so he was probably an older brother and pianist. He was not as good as Bill however at Jazz. Back in those days everyone was trying to out play each other. Most people were over playing to show off. Bill slowed things down and made them pretty. Most people can't follow those fast lines anyway. When the line is slower you can hear it better and understand it and enjoy it better.

[astroscorp2]

This guy's like arguing with fuckin Bill. Who the hell is he?? 'But you gotta bullshit dude! I shouldn't have to sit down and practice simple stuff! I shouldn't know what the hell I'm playing! I gotta show off dude.' And Bill's like 'uhh. nah.' ;-

[Allanrpsx]

These words really opened my eyes to alot of what im doing wrong. Wise words

[yonghoon77]

This is so true. Thanks, Bill! Thanks, sareston!