“Critics are biased, and so are readers. (Indeed, a critic is a bundle of biases held loosely together by a sense of taste.) But intelligent readers soon discover how to allow for the windage of their own and a critic's prejudices.”
Quote by Whitney Balliett
Work
Dinosaurs in the Morning: Forty-One Pieces on Jazz
This book is a compilation of forty-one essays that delve into the unique relationship between jazz and dinosaurs, offering insights into the cultural and artistic significance of both subjects. more
Author
Whitney Balliett
Whitney Balliett was a writer, critic, and editor known for his profound understanding and insightful commentary on jazz. His work spanned a wide range of areas from music criticism to cultural commentary, profoundly influencing the dissemination and understanding of jazz. more
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