Jazz is not just 'Well, man, this is what I feel like playing.' It's a very structured thing that comes down from a tradition and requires a lot of thought and study.

Wynton Marsalis
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Jazz is not just 'Well, man, this is what I feel like playing.' It’s a very structured thing that comes down from a tradition and requires a lot of thought and study. The notes are not just random noise. They make sense when they are played together. The music must be based on the chords. The rhythm must be simple, but not simplistic or boring. There are times when you have to let the music flow through you without thinking about it too much. You must have a different kind of skill."

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