“I find as much inspiration from the forerunners of jazz as I do the modern-day innovators of jazz.” InspirationModernJazzInnovatorsModern DayForerunners Author:John Scofield
“The numerous ecstatic traditions - including free jazz and funk - have all been great inspirations.” InspirationTraditionJazzIncludingEcstaticFunkFree Jazz Author:David First
“A lot of people in the jazz community are looking at how much notoriety we're getting. And we're an inspiration to a lot of young people, because now there's something new they can aim for that's in their grasp. Because a lot of times when you attend a jazz college it's all about the history, none of the teachers there are forward-thinking, for the most part, so they don't teach you how to be yourself and embrace the music around you.” PeopleInspirationCommunityTeachTeacherCollegeAimEmbraceJazzBeing YourselfSomething New Author:Robert Glasper
“I think we're an inspiration to young people, to know they can be honest and not run away from influences that are not jazz. We're definitely breeding a new wave of jazz, for real.” PeopleThinkingRealInspirationRunningInfluenceHonestJazzWaveBeing HonestRunning Away Author:Robert Glasper