jazz

saxophone

singing

voice

cause of death

natural causes

occupation / innovator as

tenor saxophone

nationality

American

Jazz musician

saxophonist

is like conversation: an opportunity for spontaneous interaction.

is actually a translation of the human voice. All one can do is play melody. No matter how complicated it gets, it's still a melody.

The saxophone is actually a translation of the human voice, in my conception. All you can do is play melody. No matter how complicated it gets, it's still a melody.

is an imperfect instrument and the challenge is to sing on an imperfect instrument or 'voice' that is outside of one's body.

Switch to piano! No. Really, if you like an instrument that sings, play the saxophone. At its best it's like the human voice. Of course, it would be best if you could actually sing with your own voice. The saxophone is an imperfect instrument, especially the tenor and soprano, as far as intonation goes. Therefore, the challenge is to sing on an imperfect instrument or 'voice' that is outside of your body. I love that challenge and have for over forty-five years. As far as playing jazz, no other art form, other than conversation, can give the satisfaction of spontaneous interaction.

Stan Getz

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