MJF's Interview with
BRIAN BLADE
Artists Who Influenced
Elvin Jones
"If we understand the melody, then we can understand how that rhythmic phrase should be developed." - Elvin Jones
Louis Hayes
“You never know how you’re going to sound until you hit the stage and start playing.” - Louis Hayes
Papa Jo Jones
“Tune and tempo, young man. Tune and tempo.” - Papa Jo Jones
Paul Motian
“As a drummer, I am an accompanist more than a soloist.” - Paul Motian
Art Taylor
“Kenny Dorham used to say that when I really got my stroke going I would get in a crouch and then he said -- why don’t I get into a crouch when I start at night?” - Art Taylor
Max Roach
“Jazz is a very democratic musical form. It comes out of a communal experience. We take our respective instruments and collectively create a thing of beauty.” - Max Roach
Art Blakey
“A name doesn’t make the music. It’s just called that to differentiate it from other types of music.” -Art Blakey
Recommended Recordings
The Digital Music Education Project is a part of MJF's year-round series of world renowned Jazz Education Programs. We invite you to support our educational endeavors with your contribution.
For other giving options (credit card by phone, stock donation, planned giving), please contact the Monterey Jazz Festival at 831.373.3366 or e-mail jazzinfo@montereyjazzfestival.org.
