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“I don't think my playing style has really changed over the years; it's just gotten better. I can hear the improvement in comparing older records and later records. I'm referring to soloing ability, to having a better sound, to knowing chords better, and getting rhythmically stronger. It also has to do with ideas - learning how to edit your ideas and being better able to follow ideas out to a logical conclusion.”

Quote by Gary Bartz

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Gary Bartz, born on September 26, 1940, is an accomplished saxophonist whose musical career spans various styles, from jazz to free jazz. His playing style is distinctive and expressive. more

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