https://youtu.be/R5VpM4Cq2R4

1. Introduction
   • #Intheshed.live host introduces Eddie Henderson and shares a personal story about their first meeting.
   • Eddie Henderson talks about his recent travels and upcoming performances.
2. Eddie Henderson's Mentors
   • #Intheshed.live host mentions Eddie Henderson as one of his mentors.
   • Eddie Henderson discusses his experiences with great trumpet players and their influence on him.
3. Effective Practice Techniques
   • Eddie Henderson emphasizes the importance of practicing basics, such as scales, to develop a seamless flow.
   • He shares how saxophone players' connection between notes influenced his trumpet playing style.
   • Slow practice, attention to finger movements, and eliminating jerky transitions are key aspects of his practice routine.
4. Sharing Practice Routine
   • Eddie Henderson shares the types of scales he practices, including major, minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole-tone, and diminished scales.
   • He explains the significance of these scales in the context of jazz and standard tunes.
   • The importance of learning and internalizing these scales as "words" or foundational elements of musical language is emphasized.
5. Musical Language and Development
   • Eddie Henderson draws parallels between language acquisition and musical language development.
   • He compares learning musical scales to learning words and phrases in spoken language.
   • The progression from simple to compound sentences in grammar is related to the use of 2-5-1 chord progressions in jazz.
   • Highlighting the misconception of wanting to have an original sound without considering the influence of previous musicians.
   • Importance of Listening to Predecessors:
     • Emphasizing the importance of listening to and learning from jazz musicians who came before.
     • Mentioning legendary artists like Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Johnny Mathis, John Coltrane, and Charlie Parker.
     • Noting that these musicians stand out because of their distinctive sound.
   • Developing Your Sound:
     • Encouraging musicians to focus on developing their own sound rather than solely trying to play fast or high.
     • Explaining that a unique sound captivates listeners and distinguishes musicians from others.
     • Discussing the benefits of having a distinct sound in terms of career longevity and increased opportunities.
   • Emulating Other Instruments and Vocalists:
     • Suggesting that musicians can develop their sound by listening to and emulating other instruments and vocalists.
     • Citing Miles Davis as an example, who learned from singers like Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday.
     • Explaining the importance of leaving space and not overcrowding the music with unnecessary notes.
   • Understanding the Context and Meaning:
     • Advising musicians to understand the context and meaning of the music they play.
     • Highlighting the significance of knowing the lyrics and the purpose behind the composition.
     • Mentioning the importance of playing with sensitivity and capturing the essence of the music.
   • Personal Experience Meeting Louis Armstrong:
     • Sharing a personal anecdote about meeting Louis Armstrong as a child.
     • Expressing awe at Armstrong's big sound while warming up on the trumpet.
     • Recounting Armstrong's encouragement and recognition of the young musician's progress.

• Acknowledging the valuable experiences gained from personal connections with jazz legends.
• Reinforcing the idea that developing a unique sound requires listening to and learning from previous jazz musicians.
• Encouraging musicians to focus on their sound and its distinctiveness to establish a lasting presence in the jazz community.
• Ori’s iPhone's question about learning tunes on a weekly basis
  • Edhen's response about the best way to learn tunes
  • Edhen's suggestion to memorize and actively play the tunes to prevent forgetting
  • Importance of playing with other people and learning from their playing
  • Notable similarity of core changes in many standard tunes
  • Advice to memorize tunes and play them as much as possible to make them second nature
  • Emphasis on listening to other musicians while playing
• Emilio Navarra's question about artists/albums that inspired Edhen and shaped his playing
  • Edhen's response mentioning the albums that inspired him:
    • "Sketches of Spain" by Miles Davis
    • "Kind of Blue" by Miles Davis
    • "Someday My Prince Will Come" by Miles Davis
  • Mention of listening to Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, and John Coltrane
• Emilio Navarra's question about Edhen's own recordings or albums he played on
  • Edhen's response mentioning his first recorded album, "Mwandishi" by Herbie Hancock
  • Mention of the album "Realization" and "Inside Out" as his own albums
  • Transition into a fusion period and mention of the album "Sunburst"
  • Anecdote about a mistake made by a DJ in London, making one of Edhen's tunes popular
  • Thankfulness for the evolution and luck in his career
• #Intheshed.live's announcement about studying with Mr. Henderson and booking a call
• Discussion about the In the Shed platform and its purpose of connecting and bridging the gap
• Expression of gratitude and enjoyment from Edhen for the experience
• Final remarks and thanks exchanged between #Intheshed.live and Edhen

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