I make a discovery in a poem as I write it.
Rita DoveRead
If I knew what it was going to look like, I wouldnt be so excited to be a part of it. Jazz is a music of surprise; its a music of spontaneity. I think jazz musicians live--I know I do--for being surprised and not knowing whats going to come next.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Jazz is an unpredictable art form that thrives on spontaneity and surprises.
This quote expresses the essence of jazz music as an art form that revolves around unpredictability and excitement. Joshua Redman highlights that true enjoyment in jazz lies in the moments of surprise and the unknown, which invigorate both musicians and listeners alike, emphasizing the thrill of not knowing what will happen next in a performance.
Themes
JazzMusicSurpriseSpontaneityArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a jazz concert, when a musician improvises a solo that takes the audience by surprise.
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