In Classical Music, Love Is Based On Bitin' -- Imitation. It's Not Based On Interpretation. A Jazz Musician, If He Plays Someone Else's Song, Has A Responsibility To Make A Distinct And Original Statement. - SearchQuotes

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In classical music, love is based on bitin' -- imitation. It's not based on interpretation. A jazz musician, if he plays someone else's song, has a responsibility to make a distinct and original statement.

Todd Boyd

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