The point of a Blindfold Test is not to test or to blind anyone! The idea is to play different recordings for a headlining musician that are not identified beforehand, so they can listen deeply, describe to us what they are hearing – maybe identify the players and the music – and explain what we should be listening for as well. In other words, there are no wrong or right answers – just the chance to learn and benefit from the ears of master musicians, and in the process, to be introduced to music that is new to each of us. To inspire deep and thoughtful answers, the playlist has been carefully selected knowing the tastes of the brave musician in the hot seat.
