An artist is someone who produces things that people don't need to have but that he - for some reason - thinks it would be a good idea to give them.
Andy WarholRead
[Lee Morgan] was the only young cat that scared me when he played. He had so much fire and natural feeling. I had more technique, but he had that feeling. People seemed to like him more than they like me at the beginning.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the admiration for Lee Morgan's innate talent and emotional depth in jazz music as compared to technical skill.
Freddie Hubbard reflects on his experience with Lee Morgan, emphasizing the impact of Morgan's raw emotional expression and passion in his music. While Hubbard acknowledges his own technical prowess, he recognizes that the audience was drawn to Morgan's heartfelt performance, highlighting the significance of feeling in artistic expression over mere technique.
Themes
JazzEmotionArtistryMusical TalentPerformance
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a tribute to musicians who inspire others with their emotional performances.
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