Coltrane Quote by Wynton Marsalis
“But you listen to Coltrane and that's something human, something that's about elevation. It's like making love to a woman. It's about something of value, it's not just loud. It doesn't have that violent connotation to it. I wanted to be a jazz musician so bad, but I really couldn't. There was no way I could figure out to learn how to play.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz Talk Podcast, 2015
Music that moves beyond volume to convey deep emotion and personal connection, akin to love, reflecting humanity and elevation.
In simple terms: Music can be a profound, human expression, not just noise.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth, not just loudness.
Themes
music
humanity
elevation
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- performing
- listening
- creative practice
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Jazz
emotional resonance
artistic integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make your music more emotionally resonant?
- What does 'elevation' mean in your art?
A Different Perspective
Loudness alone doesn't guarantee artistic value.
![“In short, [Coltrane's] tone is beautiful because it is functional. In other words, it is always involved in saying something. You can't separate the means that a man uses to say something from what he ultimately says. Technique is not separated from its content in a great artist.” quote by Cecil Taylor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/279/cecil-taylor-20434_art_in-short-coltrane-s-tone-is-beautiful-be_358656.jpg)
![“John [Coltrane] was like a visitor to this planet. He came in peace and he left in peace; but during his time here, he kept trying to reach new levels of awareness, of peace, of spirituality. That's why I regard the music he played as spiritual music -- John's way of getting closer and closer to…” quote by Albert Ayler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0ad/albert-ayler-43036_awareness_john-coltrane-was-like-a-visitor-to-this_12716.jpg)
