Be creative Quote by Robert Glasper
“Jazz stopped being creative in the early '80s. After your acoustic era, where you had the likes of the Miles Davis Quintet, when it gets to the '70s it started being jazz fusion where you had more electronic stuff happening, then in the '80s they started trying to bring back the acoustic stuff, like Branford Marsalis and the Wynton Marsalis & Eric Clapton sextet. It started dying down from there. Miles was still around in the '80s and he was still being creative; he was playing Michael Jackson songs and changing sounds, but a lot of people were still trying to regurgitate the old stuff.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz Evolution Discussion, 2020
Jazz lost its innovative edge after the 1970s, becoming more nostalgic and less experimental.
In simple terms: Jazz became less original over time.
Key Takeaway
Encourage fresh creativity in music.
Themes
jazz
history
creativity
fusion
acoustic revival
Mood
reflective
analytical
nostalgic
Type
historical
critical
When to use this quote
- music education
- artist collaborations
- genre blending
- live performances
- recording trends
Key Concepts
musical innovation
cultural shifts
commercial pressures
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists balance tradition and innovation?
- What platforms support new jazz voices?
A Different Perspective
Some argue jazz still evolves in subtle ways.
