Q: As a good pianist with no theoretical background, but a good ear, how do you suggest I learn how to play jazz well? I've got methods I'm going to try out that I think will work if I give it some time, but I wanted to get your perspective as well.
A: names for music styles morph like crazy over time. that's just how it goes. so when you say 'jazz', i'd say the first thing you wanna pin down is what are you actually thinking of... there must be some songs you heard that made you think 'ah, that's jazz'. Or, maybe it was even something you SAW that you associated with jazz. Maybe it's certain people you know whom you associate with 'jazz'. either way, the first step here is to identify jazz, and also figure out what made you start aspiring to it. Then, just go closer towards those things. If it was certain songs, just start trying to learn those songs. If it's clothing, try to find similar clothing. If it's a group of people, try to get to know those people. etc