Known Quote by Evan Parker
“So I'm looking to the saxophone as a resource which has its own unique set of possibilities. I'm looking to exploit them and develop them and have the fullest range of possibilities of the saxophone be known.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, “Evan Parker on the Saxophone”, 2015
Parker treats the saxophone as a distinct resource with its own possibilities, aiming to explore and expand its full expressive range.
In simple terms: He wants to discover all the saxophone’s unique sounds.
Key Takeaway
Explore and push the instrument’s limits.
Themes
creativity
exploration
musical expression
Mood
curious
inspired
Type
musical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- jazz performance
- studio recording
- educational workshops
- experimental composition
Key Concepts
instrumental technique
sonic possibilities
improvisation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you uncover hidden sounds in your own instrument?
- What limits do you accept versus challenge?
A Different Perspective
The instrument’s physical constraints may limit certain sounds.
