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“Chico Hamilton told me, "The first take is important in…” quote by Jose James — Download Open image

“Chico Hamilton told me, "The first take is important in jazz because that's where the real emotion is." That's your true response to what's happening, and everything else after that, your brain is involved because you have something to reference.”

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