Improvisation
Herbie Hancock | Chameleon (Live)
Herbie Hancock performing Chameleon live in Chicago 1974 Live in San Francisco 1975
Derek Bailey | On The Edge
The first part of the documentary that Derek Bailey did for Channel 4 on the topic of ‘improvisation in music’.
Bird sounds from the lyre bird
David Attenborough presents the amazing lyre bird, which mimics the calls of other birds – and chainsaws and camera shutters – in this video clip from The Life of Birds. This clever creature is one of the most impressive and funny in nature, with unbelievable sounds to match the beautiful pictures. From the BBC.
Jaco Pastorius | Compilation
Footage of the Einstein of Bass and the Bad Boy of Jazz: Jaco Pastorius. His playing style was noteworthy for containing intricate solos in the higher register. His innovations also included the use of harmonics and the “singing” quality of his melodies on fretless bass. Pastorius suffered from mental illness and substance abuse, and was
Jim Chapin | Drum rolls
Enhance your double stroke rolls by Jim Chapin. From the speed power control endurance VHS.
Steve Gadd | 50 Ways
Steve Gadd’s famous drum lick from the Paul Simon tune “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”.