Why do some jazz players project coldness, instead of embracing the audience in the way Chick Corea does?
Miles was, of course, legendary for the persona he created: the ‘dark prince of jazz, we used to call him. Jazz players had always been very polite to audiences until Miles discovered that you could be rude to them, and it would enhance your aura. That was something newnot speaking to audiences. And he built this charisma, this persona and this identity for himself that he used effectively. It made him a lot more money and gave him more clout in his business dealings. Someone else who saw how this worked was Keith Jarrett. He’s also well known for his difficult behavior to audiences and promoters. I knew Keith from the time we were both students, and it started with him after touring with Miles for a year or two. It connected with something in his personal nature and worked for him. Were all passionate about the music, and the intensity is unmistakable when you listen to Keith or Miles. The way people conduct themselves on stage, however, runs a wide range of performance styles. You’ve
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