I realized Quote by Robert Glasper
“Once I started getting mainstream people to my shows, I realized we were taking too many solos, and they were too long. I started gauging when people were going on their iPhones.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz Fusion Insights, Robert Glasper, 2018
When audiences disengage, indicated by phone use, performers should shorten solos to maintain attention.
In simple terms: Long solos lose listeners who check phones.
Key Takeaway
Adapt performance length to audience focus.
Themes
performance
audience engagement
music
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
practical
musical
When to use this quote
- live concerts
- club gigs
- festival sets
- streaming performances
Key Concepts
Attention span
technology distraction
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance artistic integrity with audience attention?
- What alternatives keep listeners engaged without cutting solos?
A Different Perspective
Shortening may compromise artistic expression.
