Bass Quote by George Shearing
“Teddy Wilson, I think, said a little while ago that its much easier to come in and play whatever comes into your mind, without obeying any of the laws of bass line and harmony and so on.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz Talk, 1978
He encourages spontaneous improvisation without strict adherence to musical rules.
In simple terms: Play freely without rules.
Ignore rigid music theory.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- jam sessions
- composer workshops
- creative writing
- dance improvisation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does freedom become chaos?
- How can you balance structure and spontaneity?
Risk of incoherence without some structure.