EP02 Where Classical and Jazz Collide

Classical musicians and some music educators in the past have had a tendency to look down on jazz as something less than serious. But they’re different disciplines. Players of classical music must adhere to the conductor’s understanding of the piece as well as the notes on the page, whereas jazz is rooted in improvisation: never play the solo the same way twice. Of note: Some of the greatest classical composers improvised as they performed their creations.