The gospel of Jazz, according to Scott...
Face it, most of us are crazy; obsessed; into whatever "our thing" is, way more than
other people seem to be... But maybe that's actually what makes us sane! We all
spend our days doing something, so why not chose something we feel passionate
about, and dive in all the way?
Here's to the obsessive ones - the ones who take it all the way, the ones who push
things to the max - to the point where they might even end up making a difference in
other people's lives.
I'm not just talking about the Michael Breckers, Herbie Hancocks, Ayn Rands, and
Thomas Jeffersons of the world. I'm talking about everyone who gets fully obsessed
and personally committed to anything, regardless of whether you happen to be
brilliant enough or lucky enough to become a household name.
The thing is, no one can make a difference without people around who appreciate and
understand. So putting that into a jazz context, here's to the mutual admiration,
respect, and support shared by all jazz lovers - musicians, students, and listeners
alike!
Jazz is a participation sport, not a competition. It's an art form that depends on all of
us, and it's currently being obliterated by mass marketing. If you love jazz, get out
there and attend a live jazz show. Buy a CD. Donate to your public jazz station.
Create some of your own music. Whatever... Make it a priority to do every thing you
possibly can to help keep this beautiful, unique art form alive and well.
- SK
Face it, most of us are crazy; obsessed; into whatever "our thing" is, way more than
other people seem to be... But maybe that's actually what makes us sane! We all
spend our days doing something, so why not chose something we feel passionate
about, and dive in all the way?
Here's to the obsessive ones - the ones who take it all the way, the ones who push
things to the max - to the point where they might even end up making a difference in
other people's lives.
I'm not just talking about the Michael Breckers, Herbie Hancocks, Ayn Rands, and
Thomas Jeffersons of the world. I'm talking about everyone who gets fully obsessed
and personally committed to anything, regardless of whether you happen to be
brilliant enough or lucky enough to become a household name.
The thing is, no one can make a difference without people around who appreciate and
understand. So putting that into a jazz context, here's to the mutual admiration,
respect, and support shared by all jazz lovers - musicians, students, and listeners
alike!
Jazz is a participation sport, not a competition. It's an art form that depends on all of
us, and it's currently being obliterated by mass marketing. If you love jazz, get out
there and attend a live jazz show. Buy a CD. Donate to your public jazz station.
Create some of your own music. Whatever... Make it a priority to do every thing you
possibly can to help keep this beautiful, unique art form alive and well.
- SK
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