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a jazz pianist tells all

No musical form is as dependent on improvisation as is jazz. In this interview from AllMusic.com, improv maestro Fred Hersch undergoes a rigorous questioning of his own approach to art: how he chooses songs, how he developed his improv expertise, how he blends emotions and skill to create a worthwhile finished piece. The pianist's responses are unusually lengthy and thoughful, providing excellent insight into the processes by which musical creation works. An illuminating read, this is one article worth checking out.

Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:10:01 -0800