Jazz Visions

Lennie Tristano and His Legacy

AvPeter Ind

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

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Beskrivning

Lennie Tristano was one of jazz's most extraordinary innovators, possessing a superb piano technique and an awesome musical imagination. Unheralded by the general public, the blind pianist's work was revered by many jazz greats including the legendary Charlie Parker. Tristano's persuasive personality made him an ideal teacher, and he proved that (against the accepted theory of the time) jazz improvisation could be taught. His guidance played a big part in the development of many instrumentalists including saxophonists Lee Konitz and Warne Marsh and double-bassist Peter Ind. It is Ind's long, direct involvement with his subject that makes this such a revealing book: the story of an English musician going to New York to study with an unsung Jazz giant. In the process, Tristano's genius is examined and his reputation revalued, with Ind making a persuasive case for the pianist to be placed at the centre of jazz developments in the mid-20th century.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2005-10-01
Mått:156 x 234 x 17 mm
Vikt:356 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Popular Music History
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Equinox Publishing Ltd
ISBN:9781845532819

Utforska kategorier

Musikinstrument inom Kultur
Populärmusik inom Kultur
Biografi: konst och underhållning inom Biografier

Mer om författaren

Peter Ind is now 76, lives in Twickenham. In addition to writing and painting, he runs his own CD company, Wave Marketing Limited, and has recently launched a new career as leader of a jazz band "Bass Clef International" in memory of the jazz club he ran for ten years.

Recensioner i media

'Jazz Visions is a remarkable book which presents a fascinating double portrait of the subject and the author.' John Chilton, professional jazz trumpeter and writer on jazz 'This book is just what is needed to inform musicians, students, teachers, and historians around the world with an "up close and personal" view of the genius of jazz pianist/composer/teacher, Lennie Tristano. Bassist, Peter Ind describes vividly how exciting it was to be living in New York City as a creative musician. Peter's writing skills throughout will also enlighten and entertain the novice and non musician as well. The best part for me, is that it was written by a great player who was there right in the thick of it all. What can be a better source for the real truth? BRAVO Peter!' Rufus Reid, Jazz Bassist 'The Lennie Tristano story has needed telling for a long time. Who better than Peter Ind who knew Lennie and his music probably better than anyone.' Ira Gitler, doyen of New York jazz critics

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsPrelimsPreface vii – viiiPart I – Lennie: The Man and His Music1. My Early Contact with Jazz – the Sounds of Lennie Tristano and of Charlie Parker (Bird) 3 – 92. My Early Experiences of New York Jazz 10 – 273. Living in New York – Working with Lennie in the Early Days 28 – 384. Other Inuences on Jazz Musicians and Artists During the Fifties 39 – 505. Lennie and the Changes in Jazz from the Fifties 51 – 696. Lennie’s Inuence and What Happened to His Associates from Those Fifties Days 70 – 977. A Reection on Lennie as I Knew Him – the Man and Musician 98 – 108Part II – Lennie: A More Technical Consideration of Jazz Improvisation and His Legacy8. What Do We Mean by Jazz? 111 – 1199. Appreciating Jazz Improvisation 120 – 12710. The Technical Base of Jazz and Lennie’s Approach 128 – 142Part III – A Reconsideration of Lennie’s Legacy11. Mythmaking About Lennie 145 – 15612. Lennie Tristano and the Enigma of Non-recognition 157 – 17213. Mythmaking and Prejudices in Jazz 173 – 19514. Reappraisal [+]196 – 204End MatterBibliography 205 – 206Index 209 – 214Select Discography]207 – 208