Guy Quote by Marcus Miller
“Miles Davis had been in retirement for five or six years and he was coming out of retirement and he was looking for young guys. Somebody gave him my name and he called me and said, "Can you show up at Columbia Studios in two hours?" I'm like, "Whoa, is this the real Miles Davis?" He's like, "Yeah." So I showed up and yeah, it was intimidating, but music is so important to me that the intimidation was all before the notes started.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz Legends, 1995
Returning from retirement, Miles Davis valued authenticity over fame, focusing on music's essence despite nerves.
In simple terms: Music's importance outweighs fear of meeting legends.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize art over anxiety.
Themes
music
authenticity
mentor
career
courage
Mood
motivational
hopeful
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- studio session
- career comeback
- seeking mentorship
- performance nerves
Key Concepts
Jazz improvisation
legacy
confidence
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to create despite fear?
- How can you honor mentors while staying true?
A Different Perspective
Fear can still affect performance.
![“I used to try to play like [Miles Davis], and Miles caught me copying him one night at Birdland. He said, 'Hey man, why don't you play some of your own stuff.' So, I finally did, because I had copied all his solos.” quote by Freddie Hubbard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d23/freddie-hubbard-25585_caught_i-used-to-try-to-play-like-miles-davis-a_232770.jpg)
