Bigs Quote by Jimmy Chamberlin
“If you can get a twelve year-old kid to go listen to Thelonius Monk, what more do you want? Do you want a big pile of cash, too? That's a home run for me.”
About This Quote
Introducing a child to jazz music is a rewarding experience, akin to a big win.
In simple terms: Jazz for kids is rewarding.
Key Takeaway
Share music with younger generations.
Themes
music
education
generational
Mood
enthusiastic
encouraging
Type
educational
personal
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- school programs
- community events
- personal growth
- cultural enrichment
Key Concepts
cultural transmission
art appreciation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make jazz accessible to youth?
- What benefits arise from early music exposure?
A Different Perspective
Kids may not appreciate complex music immediately.
![“There was a lot that was tricky about playing with [Thelonious Monk]. It's a musical language where there's really no lyrics. It's something you feel and you're hearing. It's like an ongoing conversation. You really had to listen to this guy. Cause he could play the strangest tempos, and they…” quote by Roy Haynes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0ee/roy-haynes-43782_arrangements_there-was-a-lot-that-was-tricky-about-pl_1862413.jpg)
![“The only regret I have in my career, is my managers wanted a big payday, and I wanted four or five more fights before going in with [Larry] Holmes. That would have made all the difference.” quote by Gerry Cooney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d63/gerry-cooney-20863_bigs_the-only-regret-i-have-in-my-career-is-m_1534.jpg)
