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Quote by Fred Hersch

“There's a certain kind of time that's metronomic, that's correct, but doesn't want you want to dance. It doesn't make you want to move, and it doesn't make you want to play.”

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Fred Hersch

Fred Hersch is a renowned jazz pianist known for his unique playing style and rich musical talent. Born on October 21, 1955, he has a deep interest in music from a young age and has continuously explored the possibilities of jazz music throughout his career. more

“A lot of guys in New York will only play with an edge. They find their groove and that's their groove. to me, once I do that, there's no point in playing anymore because it should always be a mystery. Depending on who you are playing with, there are hundreds of ways of playing. I think that a master can play all those different kinds of time.”

Thinking Way Should Kind Different Play Guy Mystery New York Masters Who You Are Edges Different Kinds No Point Groove

Author:Fred Hersch

“Having heard Clifford Brown play all those fast runs, I used to really practice Clarke trumpet exercises all day long so that I could play fast. That's all I wanted to do. I was like a child with a toy.”

Children Long Play Running Wanted Used Practice Heard Exercise Brown Toys Trumpets

Author:Wynton Marsalis

“I try to play the bare essence, to let everything be just what it's supposed to be in that particular spot...You have many things to pick from when you're playing, so you try to train yourself to pick out the best things that you know.”

Knows Trying Play Particular Picks Essence Train Spots Supposed To Be Best Things

Author:Dizzy Gillespie

“Lee Morgan used to stand behind me when I was playing a ballad and he'd be hollering, "Play the pretty notes, man, play the pretty notes." I thought I was playing the pretty notes, but you know, things like that help you to reach a little further.”

Knows Men Littles Play Helping Used Behinds Notes Ballads

Author:Gary Bartz