Comfortable Quote by Miles Davis
“[Jazz musicians] feel comfortable with their clichés, you know.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz Magazine, 1975
Jazz musicians often rely on familiar motifs, using them as foundations for improvisation and expression.
In simple terms: Jazz uses familiar motifs as a base.
Embrace and expand on known ideas.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- jam sessions
- composing
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance tradition and novelty?
- What clichés inspire new ideas?
Overreliance may limit originality.