Bank Quote by Kurt Elling
“A lot of the commercial world wants to bank in on the cachet that jazz brings.”
About This Quote
Businesses exploit jazz’s cool image to boost their brand, treating art as a marketing tool.
In simple terms: Companies use jazz to seem stylish.
Be wary of art being commodified.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- advertising
- music industry
- consumer perception
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this affect true artists?
- Can art stay pure in commerce?
Not all jazz is used this way.