Perfect retention. I dont think I could do that-Ive never disciplined myself to do it.I suppose a lot of it is a question of discipline. Which improvisation is not.
I don't like freedom jazz - I think it's void of roots and void of foundation.
Learn the rules and then break them in such a way as to exercise good taste.
Can anybody be given creativity? No. Only equipment to develop it if it's in them in the first place.
We're travelling for about nine-and-a-half months a year.
My affiliation with England is borne out by the fact that I do come back for periodic visits.