As far as I’m concerned, blues and jazz are the great American contributions to music.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that blues and jazz are the most important types of music that America has given to the world. The speaker, American musician Edgar Winter, believes these two musical styles are the greatest achievements that have come from the United States. He sees blues and jazz as the most valuable and influential musical forms that have originated in America.
About Edgar Winter
Edgar Winter is an American multi-instrumentalist who found major success in the 1970s with his band the Edgar Winter Group. He is known for hit songs like “Frankenstein” and “Free Ride” and is the brother of the late blues legend Johnny Winter.
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