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JAVIER ARAU – All I Really Need to Know About Jazz, I Learned from THE LICK
($16.99, Paperback)
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Author’s Note: Genius, and an Apology
Dear Reader,
What you hold in your hands is the product of unparalleled expertise, deep contemplation, and—dare I say—genius. I, JAVIER ARAU, am honored to present All I Really Need to Know About Jazz, I Learned from THE LICK, a book meticulously crafted to guide you through the complex, intricate world of jazz as told through a single, majestic phrase: THE LICK. I approached this project with the utmost seriousness, dissecting every note, every rhythm, every syncopation, so that each page reflects my profound understanding of jazz.
Now, there is a small matter of collaboration. You see, this book was technically co-authored by an AI known as ChatGPT. While I myself am a beacon of jazz wisdom, able to expound upon complex harmonic substitutions with a mere snap of my fingers, ChatGPT is…well, a machine. To put it mildly, any passages you find lacking in depth, wit, or basic coherence should be attributed to my AI counterpart. Any insights of true value, any revelations that resonate with the soul of a jazz musician, are unequivocally mine. If, on the other hand, you come across a line that makes you think, “Well, that’s odd,” or worse, “Why on earth would anyone say that about THE LICK?”—you may confidently assign responsibility to ChatGPT. The machine did its best, but let’s be honest: one cannot expect brilliance from circuits alone.
Approach each page as a journey through my expertise, peppered (and occasionally sidetracked) by the quirks of AI. May THE LICK guide you, inspire you, and may you leave this book with a deep appreciation of jazz…and perhaps a small dose of sympathy for my noble, if somewhat misguided, co-author.
Sincerely yours,
Javier Arau
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