Members ChinaMoBro1 Posted March 11, 2008 Members Share Posted March 11, 2008 The woodier sound...so different from what I hear from Steinway or Yamaha...What's that piano? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -groovatious- Posted March 11, 2008 Members Share Posted March 11, 2008 Bosendorfer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orangefunk Posted March 11, 2008 Members Share Posted March 11, 2008 whatever was there I would imagine... I thnk the idea that jazz people only play certain makes of piano is a recent phenomenon (and not entirely true). I know people like Julian Joseph are classed as Steinway artists which means that Steinway will ensure that a Steinway is available for him anywhere in the world.. however, I've seen him play Yamaha's in recent years (particularly on a hot gig with Billy Cobham) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members electrobaby Posted March 11, 2008 Members Share Posted March 11, 2008 whatever was there I would imagine... I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -groovatious- Posted March 11, 2008 Members Share Posted March 11, 2008 I agree +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kennychaffin Posted March 11, 2008 Members Share Posted March 11, 2008 whatever was there I would imagine... ... ++1 KAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chipster58 Posted March 11, 2008 Members Share Posted March 11, 2008 Here's an anectode from Kenny Werner's amazing book "Effortless Mastery": "I'll never forget attending Bill Evans' 50th birthday party. I won't mention any names, but there were more pianists in the room than I can ever remember seeing before. I felt like I was attending a dictator's convention! The pianist who threw the party owned a grand piano. (The piano will also remain nameless.) It was a decent piano, but it sounded bright and metallic, as that particular brand often can. Various young luminaries sat down to play for Bill during the party. They sounded great, and the piano sounded bright and metallic as expected. Then Bill sat down to play, and a miraculous change in the sound took place. Suddenly we were listening to a Steinway B recorded in 1958! The piano seemed to have that dark richness that had become increasingly rare in pianos and even more rare in the touch of young pianists. At one point, he played a duet with another pianist, and the two halves of the piano actually sounded different! If he played the upper register, the piano sounded dark and beautiful there, and bright and chunky on the bottom. When he played the bottom, there was an opposite effect. For me, this was a dramatic example of the inner relationship to sound." Any guesses on what the "bright and metallic" piano was? I'm thinking Yamaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kennychaffin Posted March 11, 2008 Members Share Posted March 11, 2008 Here's an anectode from Kenny Werner's amazing book "Effortless Mastery": "I'll never forget attending Bill Evans' 50th birthday party. I won't mention any names, but there were more pianists in the room than I can ever remember seeing before. I felt like I was attending a dictator's convention! The pianist who threw the party owned a grand piano. (The piano will also remain nameless.) It was a decent piano, but it sounded bright and metallic, as that particular brand often can. Various young luminaries sat down to play for Bill during the party. They sounded great, and the piano sounded bright and metallic as expected. Then Bill sat down to play, and a miraculous change in the sound took place. Suddenly we were listening to a Steinway B recorded in 1958! The piano seemed to have that dark richness that had become increasingly rare in pianos and even more rare in the touch of young pianists. At one point, he played a duet with another pianist, and the two halves of the piano actually sounded different! If he played the upper register, the piano sounded dark and beautiful there, and bright and chunky on the bottom. When he played the bottom, there was an opposite effect. For me, this was a dramatic example of the inner relationship to sound." Any guesses on what the "bright and metallic" piano was? I'm thinking Yamaha. Second time this morning that book has been mentioned. I guess I better get it and read it. I think this anecdote really says it all, it's the musician, not the instrument. KAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -groovatious- Posted March 11, 2008 Members Share Posted March 11, 2008 Any guesses on what the "bright and metallic" piano was? I'm thinking Yamaha. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -groovatious- Posted March 11, 2008 Members Share Posted March 11, 2008 I think this anecdote really says it all, it's the musician, not the instrument. True to an extent. However, I've heard many a 'would be' great recording with MONSTER pianists (Kenny Kirkland etc) absolutely DESTROYED by a pitiful sounding piano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted March 11, 2008 Members Share Posted March 11, 2008 True to an extent. However, I've heard many a 'would be' great recording with MONSTER pianists (Kenny Kirkland etc) absolutely DESTROYED by a pitiful sounding piano. It's probably fair to say that a master can make any piano sound its best, but no more. Even they can't turn a sow's ear into a silk purse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whitepapagold Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 I always liked when Miles Davis was asked, "why Bill Evans?" especially considering his current line up at the time. His response, "Because when he plays it sounds like a waterfall...." +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChinaMoBro1 Posted March 12, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thank you people for the replies. I myself play Yamaha grand daily , and I know the way one plays matters the most. But still, I want to know exactly what brand piano Bill used most often. It's hard to believe Bill and Keith Jarrett(or Michel Petrucciani...) were using a same instrument.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mytee2.0 Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 I dont know who bill evans is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -groovatious- Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 I dont know who bill evans is. OH Dear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kennychaffin Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 OH Dear... +1 KAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mytee2.0 Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 I know who joe brennan is though, he's a wise ass punk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChromaLord Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 I think Bill played the one with 88 keys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kennychaffin Posted March 12, 2008 Members Share Posted March 12, 2008 I think Bill played the one with 88 keys Damn! No wonder I can't play like him. KAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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