Quote # 62 by Stan Getz
“A good quartet is like a good conversation among friends interacting to each other’s ideas.” – Stan Getz Stan Getz (February 2, 1927 – June 6, 1991) was an American jazz saxophone player. Getz was known as “The Sound” because of his warm, lyrical tone, his prime influence being the wispy, mellow timbre of […]
Quote # 60 by Shorty Rogers
“When Bird came on the scene, it was just as shocking as in the Bible: everything was dark, and then the light appeared for the first time.” – Shorty Rogers Milton “Shorty” Rogers (April 14, 1924 – November 7, 1994), born Milton Rajonsky in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, was one of the principal creators […]
Quote # 55 by Miles Davis
“Do not fear mistakes, there are none.” – Miles Davis Miles Davis (1926 – 1991) was one of the greatest in music, period! Below is the story about Miles Davis and some nice videos. Hope that you like them as much as I do. Enjoy! Miles Davis – “The Miles Davis […]
Quote # 13 by Paul Desmond
“I have won several prizes as the world’s slowest alto player, as well as a special award in 1961 for quietness.” – Paul Desmond This music with Paul Desmond is beautiful. Paul Desmond plays “Emily” at Monterey Jazz festival 1975 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkcRo7oUIro