Armstrong Quote by Robert Glasper
“When I have to compete with John Coltrane and Miles Davis and Louie Armstrong on iTunes, which I'm doing now, that's a problem. That means that jazz is not being heard by younger audiences.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz Talk Podcast, Robert Glasper, 2019
Competing with legendary jazz icons on modern platforms shows jazz's struggle to reach younger listeners.
In simple terms: Jazz struggles to attract new audiences.
Innovate to keep jazz relevant.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- music education
- digital marketing
- collaborations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can jazz evolve without losing its soul?
- What platforms best reach younger listeners?
Traditional jazz may resist change.