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Improvising the Classics: Chopin Jazz
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Frederic Chopin wrote almost exclusively for the piano, and his flexible sense of time appeals to jazz musicians. Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson both quoted Chopin in their improvisations, while Bill Evans and Brad Mehldau reflect some of Chopin's sensibilities. Chopin had a unique style. His right hand played with a flexible, wandering rhythm while his left hand kept a strict tempo. This union of freedom and control wasn't heard again until the advent of jazz.
The hour features Chopin interpretations from Gerry Mulligan, Roland Hanna, David Helbock,Harry Allen, Peter Beets and more.
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