“I've always been interested in shaping music in odd ways, with odd riffs and that's been probably something that I've continued on with my studies with improvisation as I'm working with people.” PeopleWayStudyOddImprovisation Author:Roscoe Mitchell
“What I try to impart to a musician is to really try to practice the instrument in a really sincere way. Learn as much about music as you possibly can. Learn composition. Study to try to create compositions of your own and put your own personal touch on your music.” WayTryingPracticeStudyMusicianInstrumentsSincereCompositionImpartPersonal Touch Author:Roscoe Mitchell
“I like to hear melodies that go from one extreme to the next- saxophone to a bell to a whistle, for instance.” NextMusicJazzExtremesInstanceMelodyBellsJazz MusicSaxophone Author:Roscoe Mitchell
“If you listen to nature, all the sounds are done in a confident way. I'm trying to do that.” IfsWayTryingDoneSoundMusicJazzJazz MusicListen To Your Heart Author:Roscoe Mitchell
“You have to know composition to be a good improviser.” KnowsMusicJazzCompositionJazz Music Author:Roscoe Mitchell
“I always try to think of a vocabulary to match different musical situations.” ThinkingTryingDifferentSituationMusicalVocabulary Author:Roscoe Mitchell
“I remember times when the whole music scene was just flourishing.” WholeRememberSceneFlourishing Author:Roscoe Mitchell
“I'm approaching a period in my life though where I'd like to be totally absorbed into music, doing concerts, writing something. Basically, that IS what I am doing.” WritingPeriodsConcerts Author:Roscoe Mitchell
