tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10178279.post114865620767692673..comments2024-03-28T05:13:13.921-04:00Comments on Books, Inq. — The Epilogue: In search of ...Frank Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18410473158808750903noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10178279.post-1148703603318558132006-05-27T00:20:00.000-04:002006-05-27T00:20:00.000-04:00Late-Coltrane, free-jazz improv-lover here. I've p...Late-Coltrane, free-jazz improv-lover here. I've played in several bands that focus on total improv in all styles, jazz included.<BR/><BR/>I think the point is well-taken, though, as practice practice practice is really what makes all music work. You practice and play and practice till you get to the point where you don't have to think about it at all, it just flows. I disagree with the "idiot savant" comment though, as most of the good jazz poems I've read do make some acknowledgment of paying the dues. That's of course the hard work and disciplined practice that leads up to being able to improvise.<BR/><BR/>I've written a few jazz poems, here and there. It seems unavoidable, if you love the music. Interesting thoughts, though.Art Durkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463180236975988432noreply@blogger.com