Always Quote by Flying Lotus

There's a whole stereotype of the jazz musician that's into poetry and reading and metaphysics and all that stuff. Really, it's a sign of…

— Kamasi Washington

I was introduced to jazz, and that's become a basic concern and passion of mine ever since.

— Nat Hentoff

I find as much inspiration from the forerunners of jazz as I do the modern-day innovators of jazz.

— John Scofield

Man, I just feel so fortunate to be a jazz musician at all. I have a hard time thinking of it any other way.…

— Kurt Elling

When I worked with my uncle, I loved the fact that jazz music demanded that you use your own unique approach.

— Dianne Reeves

Who is an authentic seeker, but someone who has understood that there is nothing else to do but practice? Enthusiastic or discouraged, he or…

— Lee Lozowick

I've never set out to do anything other than get better at guitar and record and have fun. I feel like the Jazzmaster's just…

— Adam Granduciel

The whole thing you're taught in jazz is the spontaneity of it. That's what I really love about jazz.

— Stan Getz

Jazz is a constant theme in my life. My father is a jazz pianist, and from an early age I have been surrounded by…

— Nat Wolff

Jazz is not just 'Well, man, this is what I feel like playing.' It's a very structured thing that comes down from a tradition…

— Wynton Marsalis

I'm way down the scale in terms of technical ability, ... But my emotional connection is very apparent. A lot of jazz is very…

— Jamie Cullum

At a certain point, I became a kind of musician that has tunnel vision about jazz. I only listened to jazz and classical music.

— Herbie Hancock