Dave Brubeck on Creativity and Technical Skill
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 09:14
"You're always looking for that great marriage of creativity that you can pull off technically. But if I can't pull it off technically, I'll go for the creativity... and maybe be sloppy... or some guys won't allow themselves to be sloppy, and I think they lose creativity. The Jazz musician should create on the spot and take chances, otherwise why don't you go hear a classical pianist?"
NPR: Jazz Profiles Podcast
Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way @ 2:54