“There's no appreciation for the giants [of jazz]; there's never been a major film on Duke Ellington , never a major film on Louis Armstrong. What they accomplished, we could never accomplish today...What's happening now is lightweight compared to what happened before. If Louis Armstrong was alive today, he'd be a superstar. If Art Tatum was alive today, my god, all the piano players would get on their knees. So that's what's missing today; we've been cut off from our heritage.”
Quote by Randy Weston
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Randy Weston
Randy Weston is a jazz pianist known for his unique musical style and fusion of African music. Born on April 6, 1926, he was deeply influenced by African and jazz music from a young age, which is evident in his compositions. more
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