Actually Quote by Ornette Coleman
“Actually, when I was in elementary school, I saw a saxophone. A band came to my school, and I saw this guy get up and play this solo. And I said, 'Oh man, what is that! That must be fantastic!'”
About This Quote
A childhood encounter with a saxophone solo sparked awe and curiosity about music.
In simple terms: A sax solo amazed me as a child.
Key Takeaway
Nurture early artistic curiosity.
Themes
music
inspiration
learning
Mood
wonderful
inspired
Type
educational
personal
When to use this quote
- music education
- performance
- personal growth
Key Concepts
creative spark
musical appreciation
Questions to Reflect On
- What first artistic moment shaped you?
- How can early awe be cultivated?
A Different Perspective
May not translate to sustained interest.
![“My grammar school graduating class in 1941 had a little party for 13 or 14 year-old kids. [Trumpeter] King Kolax's band played for the party and Gene Ammons was playing tenor saxophone with the band. And that's when I said, "That's it!" Just like that, tunnelvision ever since.” quote by Johnny Griffin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/83c/johnny-griffin-65875_band_my-grammar-school-graduating-class-in-19_1845972.jpg)
