I mean, the piano, of course, but I think the piano should be taught in school just like mathematics, just like reading, writing and arithmetic. I'd say reading, writing, arithmetic and rhythm. But that should be a prerequisite, because then the quality of music in the world at least in the United States, would be much better, if everyone knew something about the piano and about music, they would know this is not good. Right now, there is so much music out that's not good, but no one knows the public doesn't know.
I don't think my playing style has really changed over the years; it's just gotten better. I can hear the improvement in comparing older records and … - Gary Bartz
I don't think my playing style has really changed over the years; it's just gotten better. I can hear the improvement in comparing older records and …
- Gary Bartz
For an individual fully to play himself, rather than to sound like someone else, is possibly the hardest thing to do. - Gary Bartz
For an individual fully to play himself, rather than to sound like someone else, is possibly the hardest thing to do.
Lee Morgan used to stand behind me when I was playing a ballad and he'd be hollering, "Play the pretty notes, man, play the pretty notes." I thought … - Gary Bartz
Lee Morgan used to stand behind me when I was playing a ballad and he'd be hollering, "Play the pretty notes, man, play the pretty notes." I thought …
Music is my religion. Music is the only thing that has never failed me. People let you down, music won't. - Gary Bartz
Music is my religion. Music is the only thing that has never failed me. People let you down, music won't.
I mean, the piano, of course, but I think the piano should be taught in school just like mathematics, just like reading, writing and arithmetic. I'd … - Gary Bartz
I mean, the piano, of course, but I think the piano should be taught in school just like mathematics, just like reading, writing and arithmetic. I'd …
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