Inspirational Quotes
Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.
Music Appreciation Quotes
AccessibilityArtistic InnovationCultural ExpressionInclusivityMusic Appreciation I think jazz is a bit gatekept. Personally, I think that everyone has space in them to enjoy jazz and jazz-adjacent music. It just hasn't been presented in a way that seems like it's for everyone.
Aging and WisdomCultural ValueMusic Appreciation In blues, classical and jazz, you get more revered with age.
CuratorshipInfluenceMusic AppreciationMusicologyPersonal Identity I'm sure I would have been considered a more significant artist if I was a singer-songwriter. It's just not the way I roll. I love being a curator and a musicologist. People write me letters and thank me for turning them on to Fred McDowell and Sippie Wallace, and that's partly my job this time around.
Audience EngagementConcert ExperienceMusic AppreciationMusic DiversityYouth Influence A large portion of my audience is younger - audiences that would primarily listen to pop music otherwise - so the fact that they're coming to my concerts is really special.