DESCRIPTION:
00:00 Introduction
02:11 Non-Negotiables: Time and Pitch
07:03 Terms of “Time”; John and Jim play “Stella by Starlight"
09:32 Transcribing patterns over chords
20:09 Teaching methods: influences and different teachers
29:14 Balla playing and demonstration by John and Jim
37:11 Pedal tones; right hand techniques
41:05 String height and set-up
45:54 Developing concepts; ear training and David Baker
53:02 Composing
54:41 Breaking up the time; “Alone Together” with John and Jay
01:03:55 Give and take with the drummer
01:08:24 Harmony demonstration
01:25:58 Solo Ideas in one position
01:31:26 Recording; Headphone use
01:34:43 Left Hand position
01:36:28 Amplifier, microfone and pick-up talk
01:37:23 Musical Tastes and associates in music