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)

[ehanbameh1]

Classical background, understands the importance of artist's own intent to interpretation. Good example being dave brubeck's solo on tangerine.

[ehanbameh1]

Harry and Bill has much respect towards each other. Harry is saying that musicians don't usually have time to evolve/improve from the fundamentals because it just works by playing fancy. Perceptions from general public/audiences are,'if you play fancy, you are good.' Of course Bill is merely stating that over-playing without one's own thought does not mean anything. From classical stand point, difficult pieces are often technically simple to play, in this case, since Bill derived from~

[roomfullofidiots]

"...its better to do something simple which is real..." wow.

[freakinfunk]

gosh, he teaches too much by so little.

[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!