How To Have A Bulletproof Method of Phrasing

In this episode, Peter and Adam delve into the art of phrasing and musical conversation. They explore effective ways to articulate thoughts while playing music, emphasizing the importance of expressing one's musical intentions in real-time dialogue with the music itself.
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[@T.H.W.O.T.H]

Having just taken the You'll Hear It pledge, what I want to know is when are we going to get an Adam and Peter duo album?

[@povilasl5383]

that ending was incredible u guys played out of ur mind

[@codreanucornel5412]

you need to make an album out of these piano intro duets

[@trombonemunroe]

One thing that occurred to me was that, even though you feel like you know your partner's playing, this moment is unique and your partner (for example Adam) is always in process - always evolving and changing, and only part of the confluence of influences that led to this unfolding moment. Who he is and what he may play today, or in this moment, might be different from what we think based on past experience, so remaining open to the moment and its freshness is really vital. Thank you, Peter, for pointing that out... and to Adam for bringing up the importance of leaving space for the partner to have room to breathe into the song.

[@kylebecker2550]

Peter’s playing when Adam thickens up the chords was absolutely masterful. That blew my mind

[@justie1220]

I think this video expresses one of, if not the, core tenets of music making; Conversation. Whether its the conversation between two musicians or the conversation between the musicians or the audience, this is the quintessential tenets of why we make music. It's a conversation being had in the moment, and just as in a conversation, if one person is not communicating effectively, it doesn't work. Thank you, gentlemen, for expressing something that I've been trying to understand and wrap my head around since I started seriously playing music.

[@lukeserrano62]

That’s the music of a beautiful friendship. ❤

[@wyattreed4024]

Outro was killing, great playing all around. Super valuable lesson, thanks guys!

[@ewedude]

You guys are just terrific. (Though, to be honest, this is pretty deep stuff.) Your explanation is nearly identical to the way things unfold for me in sets I play with folks whose playing is both familiar to me, and reliable. I'd never really considered that anyone else might share my approach... so what a pleasant surprise. Validation is good. More please. 😇

[@adamtick]

That’s is about the Jazziest headgear this side of Monk!

[@paulrodberg]

lessons of life, thanks for your teachings.

[@DanielBarberMusic]

This is my favorite video I've ever seen from y'all! So masterful musically and conversationally. Beautiful in all the ways!

[@alphaomega6062]

Some magical moments there in real time.

[@eagleeggs3862]

15:30 best part

[@CWBella]

Adam and Peter have such complementary styles, both musically and in terms of personality. Makes for great and memorable music.

[@biwc-erie3618]

It’s time to record live. You guys are great I think because you love the music, the instrument, the journey to attempted mastery and each other. All elements are definitely present when you play!

[@KonagaMedia]

Opening jams need to be your signature guys 👌 the edit intro music leading into convo your getting better … and that red hat 😂😂👍

[@PianoDanny]

Nice, especially from Adam - some of the most fluent playing I’ve seen him do. (Peter always is too!)

[@all12keez]

That was beautiful. Thanks!

[@jakereosti]

I love the live musical experimentation, love this episode and I love the duo piano. I hope to hear y’all play more tunes in this format.

[@JL_72]

Amazing ❤

[@ili626]

Enjoying the intros to these… through the outro.

[@anandaurora]

Fantastic session

[@yeet4837]

Under Current by Bill Evans and Jim Hall is absolutely the album to listen to after this episode. I swear everytime I listen to it I come back with improved phrasing and interaction

[@geoffknot]

This is a great topic. Thanks for talking about this. 🔥❤️💯🔥

[@saralynstevens3915]

My favs!!!

[@Harry-nk9pd]

please make an episode about Erroll Garner 😃

[@JonathanRouach]

Loved this. I almost feel like I'm in breach of The Ladies & Gentlemen Agreement, getting such good stuff for free. ❤

[@blindteo5808]

Great episode

[@donm3986]

Great introduction!

[@giampierogirolamo7134]

Go in tour togethere guys! Come to the continent as well

[@dskinner6263]

Seriously good stuff 👍

[@jakejakejak]

That's a great philosophy

[@somerandomhomeboy]

Great show guys! Could you please tell me the measurements of your desk especially the length and height?

[@kostasjazz]

Ooooh yeah

[@Michelle_Wellbeck]

My favorite duos tommy flanagan and hank jones chick corea and herbie hancock kenny barron and mulgrew miller friedrich gulda and joe zawinul peter and adam

[@flober1970]

Oscar and Basie

[@Michelle_Wellbeck]

Another wonderful duo! @@flober1970

[@GizzyDillespee]

Rankin and Bass

[@seancasserley271]

I was expecting more of a French accent. Great lesson

[@karlderdelinckx]

Super! When you are improvising like this, from which moment are you aware of the keys and scales you’re in? Or are you just thinking chords?

[@yesto9676]

You are aware of all these because they are connected to eachother. But you know you dont have to think about the scales, probably just chords and a little about the key

[@davidlerner1009]

Great music. I used to listen to Marian and her guests not only for the duet but for the technical tidbits they shared. Your show is the perfect balance of theory, tricks, information, and great music, especially today. What's the name of the last tune you played? I hear it a lot, but I rarely get the title? Also "You23 Are23" must be sung in 3/4. I forgot it was in 4/4.

[@timmoriz9355]

the tune in the end is stella by starlight i think

[@Intense011]

what keyboard is Peter using? it looks similar to M-Audio Hammer 88 pro from that angle, anybody know?

[@OpenStudioJazz]

correct!

[@EmmetFettig]

What is the intro music (not the duet but literal intro music on every video)

[@YoullHearIt]

Emotion in Motion by Peter Martin

[@oliver7763]

Just curious, ever play with another musician that just wants to show off so not necessarily complimentary to the music... For example I've heard blues solos that doesn't sound like music just a jumble of very fast and flashy notes... Great lesson in playing tasteful music

[@jsjsjsjsjsjs792]

Forgot the name of the song in the intro, can anyone help?

[@jordansasges5144]

All the Things You Are 🙂

[@nickrees4706]

Chordal? Quartal? 😊 the promised kiss of springtime that makes the lonely winter seem long ..2..3..

[@LowKeyTired-q7d]

Haha perfect

[@bensonsteve666]

Here I am literally praying to all of the Jazz Pianist gods that someone will tell Peter and Adam to do a react video to John Benjamin’s “Jazz Daredevil” album. Please please please!!! 🙏

[@GizzyDillespee]

Never seen nor heard of it, but I notice there are some confused looking thumbnailed reaction videos to it, so that's my next port of call😜

[@YoullHearIt]

Can’t do that! 🎹😂

[@adammaness]

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[@daveincalgary1205]

Its recordings of someone who can not play the piano. Not sure what reaction you would expect?

[@pedroelalto]

Can the pianist unintentionally slow down a group with phrasing during fast tunes?

[@BRICKSQUIRT]

ridiculoussss from 9:20 till the end