I dont know about Hawkins and Christian but i am quite sure that Bird knew
his theory. Afterall he did study compostion with Varesee!
I would be suprised if the others didn't I think musicians of that era knew
more that they are generally credited. Additionally musicians tend to downgrade
there education to give the impression that they are intuitive geniuses.
Maybe they are!
As Joe Diorio would say ultimately everything does come from intuition!
I agree! However, as Boulou Ferre stated to me personally it is best to
achieve a balance. A self evident truth IMO. I have never understood the Anti
intellectual posture many take. Music is language in one sense Whatever helps you!
You cant know too much. I stayed with teachers I admired for near decades I
never bought the idea that if you stay with one to long you will sound just
like him.
We interpret and re interpret it becomes yours. That along with the music we
listen too one draws on all of music history!
Best
Tony Hughes
