Mozes Rosenberg - Joe Zawinul - Advice

marcelodamon

https://www.djangobooks.com/forum/discussion/comment/119773#Comment_119773

I agree with you on this point, in that I do gravitate to the players that push the boundaries. Additionally, I recently played a gig that George Benson came out to see that I invited him to, and we talked about Bireli and several other players. George said he was freaked out about how good Bireli was, the first time he heard him play. I thought this was quite a compliment to Bireli, but I did tell George that when I asked Bireli who his favorite player was (when I met Bireli years ago), he said you, George.

I play many styles myself and transcribe daily - straight ahead jazz (Joe Pass, George Benson, and Barney Kessel), classical (David Russell and John Williams), Flamenco (Paco of course, and Vicente Amigo), shred/fusion (Greg Howe, Guthrie Govan, and Tosin Abasi), and the Brazilian 7-string guitar (Yamadu Costa). I have found, over the years, that doing so, ultimately enriches your gypsy jazz; bringing out your own improvisational voice. I think this is why, in addition to pure genius, Bireli, and some of the players you mentioned, have what they have and create the music they do.

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Buco

Whoa dude, hanging out with George Benson...nice one, beautiful.

I wonder if Mozes and the rest knew of Zawinul's weight... It was a nice encounter and a nice gesture of Joe to spend time and listen. Certainly it left a lasting impression on Mozes if he listed the episode in his biography. It reminded me when I saw a video where Stochelo said it would've made life easier in many instances had he learned to read music. The rest of the Rosenberg Trio was nodding in agreement.