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Quote by Archie Shepp

“Music is a language, and it's like a dictionary that has a lot of words, but if you limited yourself to a couple of definitions you would be illiterate. If one limits oneself to a peculiar definition like 'new music,' 'avant-garde,' or something like that, I think it's like cutting out half the dictionary.”

Quote by Archie Shepp

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Archie Shepp, born on May 24, 1937, is an accomplished American jazz saxophonist and composer. His musical career began in the 1950s, and he is known for his unique playing style and innovative contributions to jazz. more

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