BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
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58.12Why this style works so well here

Because the tune already has an easygoing character.

New Orleans language adds:

  • bounce
  • looseness
  • blues humor
  • rhythmic personality

without requiring major harmonic transformation.