Jazz isn't dead. It just smells funny.

Frank Zappa
About This Quote

Making a joke that jazz isn’t dead is a good way to make people laugh. The saying “Jazz is dead” has been around for years and can be heard on many cocktail party conversations. This saying has made its way into the general public as well as popular culture. This saying has actually taken on a life of its own, and it shows how much we need the music of jazz to keep us going through tough times.

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