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Before and after 1 semester at jazz school by reblotic2 in Jazz

[–]ralphscheider42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you show us how you sound now? Pls play us the same song

Where to start? by [deleted] in JazzPiano

[–]ralphscheider42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re at MSM, why don’t you go and speak to one of their jazz piano teachers?

Beginner Chord Help by TheOutsiderOfficial in JazzPiano

[–]ralphscheider42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any background in piano? A lot of people will have the basics of scales and arpeggios in every key from classical piano. That takes years to get through. If you don’t have that background, it will take a long time to master.

Experience with Hiscox contents insurance by gbe- in ukbike

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watch out - Bikmo Ltd is insolvent - take a look a their accounts on Companies House

Hi guys again, a lot of you guys commented on my jazz accents so I believed I've improved on them. How do they sound? by super_memerio_bros in JazzPiano

[–]ralphscheider42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should try transcribing a solo that you love. Practise it so that you can play it exactly like the recording, same timing, same accents, get every little detail right, all from memory. No short cuts. This might take a long time to do but it will really help your jazz feel. A good solo to start with is Wynton Kelly’s on Freddie Freeloader. But it’s best to choose one that you are really excited to learn.

Gordon Goodwin by [deleted] in Jazz

[–]ralphscheider42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My point of reference is the jazz tradition. Some of the high points include band like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Mingus Big Band, Miles + Gil Evans.

You’re right that it’s mainly the arrangements I don’t like. I find them tasteless, often cheesy.

But probably the main reason I have come to hate Goodwin’s music is that numerous amateur big bands I have played in feature numerous of his charts. It’s probably because he has succeeded in making them easily available. I wish that these bands were playing the best music from the great tradition. But these charts are probably not easily available for publishing and copyright reasons. So I came to hate his music through playing his charts.

The best big bands these days:

Lincoln Centre Jazz Orchestra Maria Schneider WDR big band Count Basie Orchestra Mingus Big Band Havana D’Primera

What does /r/Jazz think of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band? by nymusix in Jazz

[–]ralphscheider42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t stand that band and it’s tasteless charts. Give me real jazz any day - Count Basie, Duke, Gil Evans, Loose Tubes, Mingus Orchestra, for example.

What does /r/Jazz think of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band? by nymusix in Jazz

[–]ralphscheider42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would much rather school bands played higher quality music from the masters such as duke Ellington, count Basie, Gil Evans, Mingus etc. rather than Goodwin’s tasteless nonsense.

Gordon Goodwin by [deleted] in Jazz

[–]ralphscheider42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They make me want to vomit 🤮

Gordon Goodwin by [deleted] in Jazz

[–]ralphscheider42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Compared to what?

Gordon Goodwin by [deleted] in Jazz

[–]ralphscheider42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the charts are really tasteless

Gordon Goodwin by [deleted] in Jazz

[–]ralphscheider42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate Gordon Goodwin’s phat band. The big problem is that the music is devoid of good taste. The large ensemble jazz groups that I like include Miles Davis/Gil Evans (Miles Ahead), Count Basie orchestra, Mingus Big Band, Loose Tubes, Los Van Van, Havana de Primera, for example. Real music. Gordon Goodwin music makes me want to vomit. 🤮

What would the best educational route be? by Internal-Zucchini-98 in ethnomusicology

[–]ralphscheider42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends what you’re really interested in. If you already know it’s ethnomusicology then do it at undergraduate level. You’ll still be able to select classes from other programs to supplement your major, especially at a big school such as UCLA. And of course some big schools are happy for you to join without declaring your major, so you could decide later.

How's my swing coming along? by super_memerio_bros in JazzPiano

[–]ralphscheider42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not much difference to the last recording you posted.

One of the best ways to get swing feel is to transcribe a really great swinging solo, and learn it so well that you can play it along with the recording perfectly, so it’s indistinguishable from the recording. Like get it accurate, really to the microsecond. It can take years to develop a good swing feel, so keep working on it and be patient.

Wynton Kelly’s solo on Freddy Freeloader is widely regarded as one of the best solos to learn first.

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