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The point is that classically trained pianists have the facility to play in bands but they usually just don't know what to do.
It's pretty obvious that Jon Lord could play pretty much anything, but when he played simple 5th/root diads in unison with Ritchie Blackmore it was immensely powerful.
I'm a classically trained pianist and I would be embarrassed to hear anybody say that
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Regarding the left hand thing, the trick there is to brutally high pass the keys, 200Hz sometimes if needed. But roll it down if the keys start anything on their own, otherwise sounds a bit thin. Once the band all come in roll it back up. I use my left hand all the time as well as it kind of helps me get the right feel.
If you know how chords are made up - on a theoretical level, and know what fret/string/key produced what note - theres no need for them on keys. The point I think in that example - is the keys player was either lazy - or didn't actually know any theory.
I was meaning the sort of chord chart that you'd find in something like The Real Book, a sequence of chord names showing the chord progression underneath a tune. I didn't mean the boxes showing frets, strings and fingerings that you get in some guitar song sheets. I've never played with a jazz pianist, but I assumed they'd use something like that as a basis for comping over a jazz standard - rather than reading the score - if there even was one to read available.
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Tbh, I dont use those either lol. I work stuff out by ear .. but yeh. Theory dorsnt help you there
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I think I've got some food for thought and have discussed with the potential person. He doesn't have a workstation, but if he's good enough perhaps we can see how it goes.