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“A critic is a bundle of biases held loosely together by a sense of taste.”

Quote by Whitney Balliett

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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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