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Most Famous Jazz Quotes of All Time!

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Sometimes I practice to Allan Holdsworth or John McLaughlin, but I don't just practice to jazz and jazz-fusion albums. I'll practice to TV theme music - one of my favorites is 'M*A*S*H.' I'll just play along with anything on the...

Quotes by Thundercat

Everybody in all countries tries to play jazz.

Quotes by Thelonious Monk

I became a professional musician and played all kinds of music. I played bluegrass, I played classical music, and for many years, I played jazz.

Quotes by Terry Teachout

I have tons of jazz records: John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis. I could go on and on.

Quotes by Ted King

I wanted to keep pushing the musical ideas I had about jazz, music from Africa and the Caribbean.

Quotes by Taj Mahal

I love classical jazz.

Quotes by SZA

Rock and roll mainly but I can play passable jazz also.

Quotes by Suzi Quatro

Jazz changes and all. But I don't know the names of what it is I'm doing.

Quotes by Stevie Ray Vaughan

All jazz comes from blues. Blues first.

Quotes by Steve Miller

I started in New Orleans music and played all through the history of jazz.

Quotes by Steve Lacy

Jazz is people's music, a collectivity.

Quotes by Steve Lacy

Risk is at the heart of jazz. Every note we play is a risk.

Quotes by Steve Lacy

I have been using small teardrop jazz picks since I was, like, 14.

Quotes by Steve Lukather

You can't just say jazz is dead.

Quotes by Statik Selektah

As far as playing jazz, no other art form, other than conversation, can give the satisfaction of spontaneous interaction.

Quotes by Stan Getz

You don't rehearse jazz to death to get the camera angles.

Quotes by Stan Getz

Jazz has an audience all around the globe and has had for many decades, I think speaking of the United States, let's say that what we need is more of an official recognition.

Quotes by Sonny Rollins

I've played with all of the heavyweights in the modern jazz, progressive jazz movement. I've been fortunate enough to play with them, a who's who. All of those guys, I've been fortunate enough to have performed with.

Quotes by Sonny Rollins

My mum loves jazz, and together we listen to loads of Chet Baker back home.

Quotes by Sigrid

Tap's foundation is jazz, just like hip-hop, so relating tap-dancing to rap is natural for me.

Quotes by Savion Glover

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this collection of "jazz" quotes cover?
It ranges from a late, intimidated introduction to jazz, to a frank admission of not being a big fan, an eclectic listening habit, and a simple statement of musical identity.
Does a quote describe coming to jazz late?
Yes: "I missed jazz, kind of. And by the time I came to it in life, it was too intimidating to enjoy thoroughly."
Is there a quote admitting to not liking jazz much?
Yes: "I'm not a big jazz fan."
Does a quote describe a mix of musical tastes?
Yes: "I listen to a mixture of old jazz, contemporary, pop, some world beat stuff and various odds and ends."
Is there a simple, direct statement about jazz?
Yes: "My music is jazz." See the Blues collection for a related genre.

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