Re: Minor 7 #5 Chords
2014/08/02 18:36:29
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I've always just tinkered with jazz, IMO, though I gigged with jazz (society)bands,(vs "Coltrane" players who can blow!), was/still am fascinated by the chords and progressions. So, I studied chords, learning them and absorbing them, and listening to Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, Jim Hall(!), Charlie Christian, Wes and everyone else.
The first "jazz" gig, which I was told was a rock/dance/oldies gig, caught me off guard. The pianist handed me a book, but I didn't have my glasses, so I winged it (I have great ears and know theory well). In the middle of the first jazz tune, he said "you aren't playing my chords". I said I would pay more attention, but at the end of the tune, he took the book back and said "I love what you're playing! Forget my stuff and go for it, man!"
The gig went very well and I got a bunch more from that one, that night. As I drove home, about an hour away, it dawned on me that I had literally ABSORBED it, over a couple decades. I still wish my solos sounded more like my hero's, but I am patient! LOL
Thanks for the heads up on his album! sharke All that I've heard him do is lovely and masterful!
Michael
ps Ironically, I'm headed to a short Cole Porter song concert, tonight.