“A chimpanzee could learn what I do physically, but it goes way beyond that. When you play, you play life.” WayPlayMusicJazzChimpanzeesPlay Life Author:Jaco Pastorius
“Music making is the most joyful activity possible, the most perfect expression of any emotion.” PerfectEmotionMusicExpressionActivityJazzJoyfulMusic Making Author:Luciano Pavarotti
“The wonderful thing about Jazz is its willingness to take chances.” ChanceMusicWonderfulJazzWillingnessWonderful ThingsTake A Chance Author:Madeleine Peyroux
“I believe in using the entire piano as a single instrument capable of expressing every possible musical idea.” BelieveIdeasI BelieveMusicCapableInstrumentsJazzMusicalI Believe InPianoPianistPiano Music Author:Oscar Peterson
“I don't believe in geniuses, I believe in hard work.” BelieveHardMotivationalI BelieveWorkMusicHard WorkGeniusMusicianJazzDon't BelieveI Believe InPianistHard Work Pays OffReal Genius Author:Michel Petrucciani
“Music is the greatest communication in the world.” WorldMusicCommunicationMusic IsJazzGood Communication Author:Lou Rawls
“As far as music school goes, I walked through Berkelee one time.” SchoolMusicJazzOne Time Author:Buddy Rich
“I never believed in a set routine. It should depend on how you feel, because you play what you feel.” FeelsShouldPlayMusicDependsJazzRoutineHow You Feel Author:Buddy Rich