An anecdote about Monk: I was taking classical piano lessons, from a teacher who went to Oberlin and Julilard. She was willing to teach me any music, as long as it was written out. No improvising on chords.
I found a book of Monk songs, fully written out, and I learned Round Midnight. She loved it, as did the other adult students. She said it was as good a song as anything Schubert wrote.
Fantastic Charlie Christian! He inspired Jim to play. After hearing one solo he was hooked. I don’t think he heard Savoy but he (Jim) played it on a record with Art Farmer and it was one of my favorite solos.
Never gets old, or better. I was “fired” by my piano teacher decades ago because I was deviating from the assigned sheets by adding variations to the music. She was strict and uptight and didn’t want me playing anything but the written notes. When I asked about Bud, Bird and Monk, I was sent home. Never was happier! Bebop Lives!!!
Bop rules.
An anecdote about Monk: I was taking classical piano lessons, from a teacher who went to Oberlin and Julilard. She was willing to teach me any music, as long as it was written out. No improvising on chords.
I found a book of Monk songs, fully written out, and I learned Round Midnight. She loved it, as did the other adult students. She said it was as good a song as anything Schubert wrote.
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Fantastic Charlie Christian! He inspired Jim to play. After hearing one solo he was hooked. I don’t think he heard Savoy but he (Jim) played it on a record with Art Farmer and it was one of my favorite solos.
Thanks Marc, Best to you from Jane Hall.
Thanks, Jane. Great insights. We miss Jim and his music very much.
Marc
Never gets old, or better. I was “fired” by my piano teacher decades ago because I was deviating from the assigned sheets by adding variations to the music. She was strict and uptight and didn’t want me playing anything but the written notes. When I asked about Bud, Bird and Monk, I was sent home. Never was happier! Bebop Lives!!!