Harry Kim talks about jazz improvisation. This session was from the Purtle Brass Conference and before an open jam session that night and a recording session to apply what was learned. Harry's perspective is unique and practical for more than just playing jazz.

00:00:00 Opening Solo and Introduction
00:03:13 Blue Moon Melody Embellished
00:04:11 Willingness to Make a Fool Out of Yourself
00:04:25 The Correct Feel
00:06:17 Jazz Is Like A Spoken Language
00:06:47 Notes
00:07:49 Phrases
00:08:21 Interesting Phrases
00:09:00 Dominant 7th Chord
00:12:33 Expression
00:13:49 Get Out and Do It
00:15:59 The essence of music is expression, not perfection.
00:18:04 Honesty and Sincerity
00:19:09 It's better to be interested than interesting.
00:19:40 Freedom
00:24:26 Hit It Hard and Wish It Well Claude Gordon
00:24:43 All of this can be achieved by taking the ego out.
00:25:00 Surrendering to God
00:26:32 "For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power love and discipline." 2 Tim 1:7
00:26:58 Fear Not
00:27:53 Questions
00:39:28 Jam Session Announcement and Closing

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