Differences Quote by Georgie Fame

I'm not a jazz singer, blues singer or country singer. I'm a singer that can sing rhythm & blues, that can sing jazz, that…

— Ray Charles

I'm not a jazz artist. Don't get me wrong now, it's all music to me. I just played music and if it's likeable, someone…

— Pharoah Sanders

I like rock music. I like jazz better, though.

— Clarke Peters

I know I’m an African-American, and I know I play the saxophone, but I’m not a jazz musician. I’m not a classical musician, either.…

— Anthony Braxton

My perception is that there is no distinction in music as many people perceive. The difference lies in the way you hear the music.

— Ilaiyaraaja

Rather than say I play Jazz, I simply say I play music.

— Kenny Garrett

I'm not really a musician. I'm a performer and I love rock 'n' roll.

— Patti Smith

I wouldn't really say I'm a jazz guy, which I'm not.

— Creed Bratton

In essence, I feel I'm more jazz guitar player because I write vehicles geared for improvisation.

— Allan Holdsworth

I like mellow music. I like some jazz. But I'm not a big hard rock guy.

— Gary Carter

I don't differentiate between country, rock, blues, jazz, it doesn't mean anything to me.

— Everlast

Jazz is not just music, it's a way of life, it's a way of being, a way of thinking.

— Nina Simone