"I believe in professionalism, but playing is not like a job. You have to be grateful to have the opportunity to play"
- Wynton Marsalis
About this Quote
Wynton Marsalis is highlighting the significance of professionalism worldwide of music. He believes that artists must take their craft seriously and aim to be the best they can be. At the exact same time, he likewise wishes to remind them to be grateful for the opportunity to play. Playing music must not be seen as a task, but rather as an opportunity. It is a possibility to express yourself and share your passion with the world. Marsalis is encouraging artists to take their craft seriously, however likewise to remember to enjoy the process and be glad for the chance to play.
This quote is written / told by Wynton Marsalis somewhere between October 18, 1961 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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