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Claus Winther Strom wrote on December 19, 2008 report
Taking the risk of seeming ideosyncratic, must I mention that you´re Wrong about Wayne Shorters prescence on Seven steps to heaven. George Coleman´s the saxophonist.
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Timothy Dries wrote on December 19, 2008 report
Tony Williams overplaying? Put on In a Silent Way, Billy. Shh/Peaceful is 20 solid minutes of self-discipline.
What I like about Tony's playing was his attention to nuance. Few drummers ever messed around with dynamics as much as Tony did. I feel like Tony was an "impressionistic" drummer. A good example is on Masqualero; Tony really demonstrates his listening abilities. He finds very appropriate times to sound busy, and he also finds great times to lay out.
One of my favorite moments in music is Herbie's piano thing at 6:30 in Masqualero. Tony's sizzle adds so much to that moment. I had to think that Tony was listening to what was going on around him.
I'm sorry Billy Cobham, I just lost a little bit of respect for you. -
Joe Giardullo wrote on December 19, 2008 report
There's a very large difference between "listening" and "hearing", when it comes to improvising.
The "listening" part is ill-defined and WAY overrated.
Tony Williams could "hear". And, he could play!
btw/ the same was (is?) true for Cobham.
Anyone for The Inner Mounting Flame?
