There are any number of players with extensive jazz…
“There are any number of players with extensive jazz backgrounds who haven't been able to fit into other styles," "It all boils down to taste, to playing what's appropriate for the context in which you're working.”
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Jazz musicians often struggle to adapt to other styles; success depends on taste and playing appropriately for the context.
In simple terms: Fit your style to the setting.
Adapt music to context.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- studio sessions
- live performances
- genre crossover
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one develop contextual musical taste?
- What limits a musician’s adaptability?
Not all musicians can easily shift styles.