Endings must come naturally, you’re supposed to let it happen, not just to make it happen like that.

Endings must come naturally, you’re supposed to let it happen, not just to make it happen like that.
BARRY HARRIS

Ending Happens Makes Natural
You have to enjoy playing. The old-timers did, and that’s one reason why their music is a lasting music. I feel that I play jazz to entertain the listener, and you just can’t do that unless you yourself are entertained at the same time.
BARRY HARRIS

Jazz Music Play Reason
There are a lot of things I’m proud of, but the proudest have yet to come.
BARRY HARRIS

Jazz Music Proud
The minute you make a mistake – that’s improvisation!
BARRY HARRIS

Improvisation Minutes Mistakes

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