Jazz Quote by Van Morrison
“I just can't stand jazz/rock. I think it's the worst thing that's come down the river yet.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1970s music interview, Van Morrison, 1975
Personal taste varies; the speaker dislikes jazz/rock, deeming it the worst.
In simple terms: Speaker dislikes jazz/rock.
Key Takeaway
Respect differing musical preferences.
Themes
subjectivity
music criticism
personal taste
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
subjective
personal
When to use this quote
- playlist creation
- concert attendance
- music education
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
cultural bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What shapes your musical preferences?
- Can you find any merit in the disliked genre?
A Different Perspective
Taste is subjective; others may find value where you do not.
![“I'd much prefer to hear somebody like Ed Thigpen [drummer with New York session group Stuff, and featured on innumerable hits] take a solo. I mean, that's what it is. I'd much rather hear that than the jazz/rock thing because it's blowing an aspect of jazz that I really like...the level where you…” quote by Van Morrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a21/van-morrison-1192_aspect_i-d-much-prefer-to-hear-somebody-like-ed_71729.jpg)
![“I just can't stand it [jazz/rock]. It just doesn't sound right to me. It doesn't hit me...it doesn't get me...it just doesn't grab me.” quote by Van Morrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/88e/van-morrison-1192_jazz_i-just-can-t-stand-it-jazz-rock-it-just_2684053.jpg)
