Some jazz musicians pepper their improvisation with technically difficult playing. They’re basically saying, “Hey, look at me, this is so impressive!” Jazz ceases to be enjoyable and turns into something you’re supposed to be honored to be in the presence of. I hate it.
-Mr. Tamori, “Jazz For Beginners“
アドリブの中には、ジャズマンのくりごとが入るんです。
「オレはこんなふうに、たいへんだった！」
だから、ジャズは聴くんじゃなくて、
聴いてあげるもの、なんですよね。
ーータモリさんが『はじめてのJAZZ。』の中で