America Quote by Flora Purim
“When I arrived in America at the end of 1967, my only purpose was to observe (for a couple of months) my idols, which were mostly instrumentalists. I wanted to play jazz, not sing it.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: My Life in Jazz, 1970s, Interview
She describes arriving in America to study instrumental jazz idols, focusing on observation rather than performance.
In simple terms: She went to America to learn from jazz instrumentalists.
Key Takeaway
Observe masters before attempting to create.
Themes
learning
observation
musical growth
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
personal development
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Music education
- career development
- cultural immersion
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
Jazz history
mentor‑student dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you learn by watching experts before trying yourself?
- How does observation shape your own style?
A Different Perspective
Observation alone does not guarantee mastery without practice.
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
