Cat Quote by Van Morrison
“Jazz was always cool. That was what I liked about jazz - it was always cool. Now I see the cats that were basically cool getting kind of uncool. So that ruins what I feel about jazz.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Van Morrison on Jazz, 1975
Jazz is praised for its coolness, but the speaker feels that when once-cool artists become uncool, it tarnishes their perception of jazz.
In simple terms: Coolness of jazz feels lost when artists change.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate jazz beyond personal biases.
Themes
music
culture
authenticity
Mood
thoughtful
nostalgic
Type
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- listening to jazz
- discussing music trends
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
coolness
nostalgia
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “cool” in music for you?
- Can you separate the art from the artist?
A Different Perspective
Coolness is subjective and may not reflect the music itself.
![“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)
