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Complexity is the death of your self expression, and the way through this is to have faith in the power of SIMPLICITY. Used in a solo or groove this takes the audience on a journey, reaching everyone on an emotional level through the power of STORY. Just like a great martial arts master, great simplicity can give the ILLUSION of complexity, but our instinct knows there is a connecting thread that speaks to our soul like great art always does.
This is a breakdown of Steve Smith’s solo on the recent Journey tour, looking at subdivisions, Konnakol, and jazz history.
