The Story Behind: Thelonius Monk - Brilliant Corners, Ep 56
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Embracing the 'Bad' Note: A Lesson from Jazz Improvisation
The speakers explore the concept of embracing mistakes in jazz improvisation, focusing on a bass run by Paul Chambers where he intentionally hits a wrong note. They discuss the courage it takes to deviate from expectations and how 'mistakes' can add depth and originality to the genre. Drawing parallels to other genres, they also examine the changing perception of what is considered acceptable in recorded music.
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