he is very talented, but he seems like hes forced, and not happy while doing it, also he doesnt have that swing feel, i guess in some people its coded inside their body, to have that very good swing feel. he should focus on 1. listen to a SHITTON of jazz music, and 2. should focus on easier solos, it doesnt mattr what scales he plays, or whether its “right” or not, he NEEDS to get that swing feel, and THEN focus on these bebop scales and faster, harder improvistation tools
Appreciate your honest comments. This was played a year ago and I haven't looked back at my playing for a long time. Probably at that time I was just starting out in jazz and thought it would be cool to try to go off the scale or do something tricky. I was 12 at the time and I guess I was attracted to the thrill of jazz and didn't really understand swing, which is the essence of jazz. I am now 13 years old, and I think I am finally beginning to appreciate the simplicity and grooviness of swing jazz. I have recently become fascinated by the old bebop era. I hope it will have a positive influence on my playing.
