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“The job of the jazz people is to take it as far as it will go and that's what they're doing. But in the process of taking it out there, there has to be some times when they're not getting it right. It all depends on what you dig. I personally don't think the fusion of jazz with the heaviness of rock is working.”

Quote by Van Morrison

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Van Morrison, born on August 31, 1945, is a renowned singer-songwriter from Ireland. His musical style blends elements of blues, folk, rock, and soul, and he is known for his distinctive voice and emotional performances. Morrison's musical career began in the 1960s, and his representative works include 'Brown Eyed Girl', 'Moondance', and 'A Night in Tunes Town'. more

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