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Neeley Finds Freedom in Jazz Philosophy and Talent
The narrative profiles Jimmy Neeley, a precocious pianist with long fingers and dark eyes, who grows from a classical prodigy in Soho to a believer in jazz freedom. He recalls discovering jazz in a New York club, learning from a Black pianist, and shaping his ear through listening and study, arguing that jazz transcends formal teaching and embodies personal liberation.
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Jimmy Neeley
Dom
Jimmy
New York City
Little Red School
Soho
Paris
Metropolitan School of Music
Julliard School of Music
Twinkle
America
New York