Frank Quote by Wayne Shorter
“In an inconspicuous way, Gretchen Parlato knows how to play the same instrument that Frank Sinatra played. There's no one out there like Gretchen.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz Times, 2005
Gretchen Parlato plays with the same subtlety as Sinatra, offering a unique vocal style.
In simple terms: She sings with subtle, timeless elegance.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a distinctive, nuanced voice.
Themes
jazz
vocal
uniqueness
Mood
introspective
admiring
Type
inspirational
analytical
When to use this quote
- live performances
- studio recordings
- teaching
- songwriting
Key Concepts
subtlety
timelessness
vocal technique
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes your voice uniquely yours?
- How can you innovate within tradition?
A Different Perspective
Risk of being compared too closely to legends.
![“I'm a big fan of [Frank] Sinatra, he was the best at what he did. The last thing I do is model my career after him, though, because we do different things. He was a great singer and a great actor ... It never crossed my mind to emulate his career, because we have different interests.” quote by Harry Connick, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cb9/harry-connick-jr-3461_actors_i-m-a-big-fan-of-frank-sinatra-he-was-th_12425.jpg)
![“[Hazel] hissed in frustration. 'I hate eidolons. I thought Piper made them promise to stay away.' 'Oh...' Frank said, like he'd just had his own daily happy thought. 'Piper made them promise to stay off the ship and not possess any of us. But if they followed us, and used other bodies to attack…” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8da/rick-riordan-27_body_hazel-hissed-in-frustration-i-hate-eidol_24349.jpg)
