#jaz

You not only have to know your own instrument, you must know the others and how to back them up at all times. That's jazz. ↗

— Oscar Peterson

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#how #instrument #jazz #know #must

I listened to Billie Holiday a lot in order to learn to sing. She remains one of the extraordinary jazz singers. But my intent is to become my own voice, to be able to interpret these songs in my own way. ↗

— Madeleine Peyroux

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#become #billie #billie holiday #extraordinary #holiday

Jazz really does try to include everything. It's always been popular music. But the wonderful thing about jazz is its willingness to take chances. ↗

— Madeleine Peyroux

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#always #been #chances #does #everything