Jazz Quote by Ben Ratliff
![“I remember once I asked Wayne for the time," Miller told Mercer. "He started talking to me about the cosmos and how time is relative." Miller and [Wayne] Shorter were waiting somewhere -- an airport, a train station, a hotel. The band's keyboardist, Joe Zawinul, who took charge of such matters as…” quote by Ben Ratliff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/90e/ben-ratliff-222658_jazz_i-remember-once-i-asked-wayne-for-the-ti_3115023.jpg)
““I remember once I asked Wayne for the time," Miller told Mercer. "He started talking to me about the cosmos and how time is relative." Miller and [Wayne] Shorter were waiting somewhere -- an airport, a train station, a hotel. The band's keyboardist, Joe Zawinul, who took charge of such matters as what the road crew was supposed to do and when, set Miller straight. "You don't ask Wayne shit like that," he snapped. "It's 7:06 p.m." [p.1]””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz Magazine, 1975
A casual question about time sparked a deep, cosmic conversation, highlighting how artists often drift into philosophical musings.
In simple terms: A simple query led to big ideas about time and the universe.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity, even in mundane moments.
Themes
creativity
philosophy
conversation
music
Mood
reflective
playful
Type
artistic
conversational
When to use this quote
- airport encounters
- studio sessions
- tour life
- spontaneous dialogue
Key Concepts
relativism
existential reflection
artist mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- When does curiosity enhance versus hinder a task?
- How can we balance practicality with wonder?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone welcomes philosophical digressions; may disrupt focus.
![“She [Joni Mitchell] wanted to have that (jazz) element in her music. Of course, when she heard Jaco's [Jaco Pastorius'] music and met him, that floored her -- really grabbed her. She decided that Wayne Shorter was really conducive to her music. She would speak metaphorically about things. "I want…” quote by Don Alias](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f3d/don-alias-49528_courses_she-joni-mitchell-wanted-to-have-that-ja_246804.jpg)
