Famous quote by Carla Bley

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One performer whose band played my music better than I could myself was Art Farmer. He recorded Sing Me Softly of the Bl
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"One performer whose band played my music better than I could myself was Art Farmer. He recorded 'Sing Me Softly of the Blues' and 'Ad Infinitum'"

- Carla Bley

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Carla Bley's quote speaks to the power of partnership and the appeal of hearing one's own music analyzed by another artist. In this case, Bley is referring to the jazz trumpeter Art Farmer, who recorded 2 of her structures, "Sing Me Softly of the Blues" and "Ad Infinitum". Bley's quote suggests that Farmer was able to bring something special to her music, playing it better than she could have herself. This speaks with Farmer's ability as a musician and his capability to interpret and bring life to Bley's compositions. It likewise talks to the power of cooperation and the appeal of hearing one's own music analyzed by another artist. Bley's quote is a testament to the power of partnership and the beauty of hearing one's own music analyzed by another artist.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Carla Bley somewhere between May 11, 1938 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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