Jazz Articles about Jean-Sebastien Simonoviez

Jean-Sebastien Simonoviez: Vents & Mar

by John Kelman
December 26, 2005

Possibly one of the most difficult challenges that any aspiring musician faces is coming to terms with translating technique into musicality. Students practice scales, physical technique, rhythm and harmony--trying to make their hands as fluid as possible and their minds so aware that these concepts become second nature. But when it comes time to play, all too many young players feel the need to put everything out on the table, when the real end of learning the language and physicality ...