Band Quote by Jon Gordon
![“Hearing Phil [wood] a lot, those few years especially when I was going to hear music and Tom Harrell was in the band. Man that was incredible. Hearing Tom at that period, and hearing Phil in that period, and also [Charles] McPherson. Those three guys were very impactful. Very inspiring to me at…” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6ef/jon-gordon-1655_band_hearing-phil-wood-a-lot-those-few-years_2009771.jpg)
“Hearing Phil [wood] a lot, those few years especially when I was going to hear music and Tom Harrell was in the band. Man that was incredible. Hearing Tom at that period, and hearing Phil in that period, and also [Charles] McPherson. Those three guys were very impactful. Very inspiring to me at the time.”
About This Quote
Influential mentors and peers shape artistic growth and inspire lasting impact.
In simple terms: Great musicians inspire us.
Key Takeaway
Seek mentors and learn from peers.
Themes
mentorship
inspiration
growth
Mood
inspirational
grateful
Type
reflective
educational
When to use this quote
- listening to live performances
- joining ensembles
- studying recordings
- networking
Key Concepts
music history
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- Who has most influenced your artistic path?
- How can you become a mentor yourself?
A Different Perspective
Mentors may not always be accessible; self‑directed learning is also vital.
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![“Ernie Hayes, Jimmy Lewis, and either Belton Evans or Khalil Mahdi on drums [were in Sweet Basil]. All those guys really took care of me.” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/400/jon-gordon-1655_basil_ernie-hayes-jimmy-lewis-and-either-belto_200776.jpg)
