Feels Quote by Van Morrison
![“We're [with Robbie Robertson ] jazz musicians. The context may be rock 'n' roll but it's still jazz. It's jazz and that means improvization...you play a tune the way it feels and you play it differently every time. It can never be the same.” quote by Van Morrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/978/van-morrison-1192_feels_we-re-with-robbie-robertson-jazz-musicia_376618.jpg)
“We're [with Robbie Robertson ] jazz musicians. The context may be rock 'n' roll but it's still jazz. It's jazz and that means improvization...you play a tune the way it feels and you play it differently every time. It can never be the same.”
About This Quote
Jazz improvisation thrives on spontaneity, allowing each performance to be unique despite a shared context.
In simple terms: Improvisation makes each jazz piece distinct.
Key Takeaway
Embrace flexibility and creativity.
Themes
music
improvisation
artistic expression
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
musical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- concerts
- jam sessions
- recording studios
Key Concepts
creative process
performance dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does spontaneity affect collaboration?
- When is structure preferable?
A Different Perspective
Improvisation can clash with strict arrangements.
![“[Jazz musicians] couldn't cut rock. I had to be more limited and specific about what I was doing.” quote by Van Morrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/008/van-morrison-1192_cutting_jazz-musicians-couldn-t-cut-rock-i-had-t_1960700.jpg)
![“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)
