Of course, there are a lot of ways you can treat the blues, but it will still be the blues.

Meaning of the quote

The quote means that even if you try to change or fix the blues (a style of music that expresses sadness and hardship), the core of the blues will still be there. No matter how you try to modify or improve the blues, it will always have the same essential feeling and characteristics that make it the blues.

About Count Basie

Count Basie was an American jazz legend who led his famous orchestra for nearly 50 years. He was known for his innovative musical style, including the use of two tenor saxophones, a strong rhythm section, and a minimalist piano approach. Many renowned musicians gained prominence under Basie’s direction.

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