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.
Meaning of the quote
Jazz tries to include all kinds of music styles and sounds. It has always been enjoyed by many people. But the great thing about jazz is that it is willing to try new and different things.
About Madeleine Peyroux
Madeleine Peyroux is an American jazz singer and songwriter who began her career as a teenager in Paris, singing vintage jazz and blues songs. She found mainstream success in 2004 with her album ‘Careless Love’, which sold half a million copies.
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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.
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My father had a varied ear, from Hank Williams to Ravel.
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