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Dave Brubeck

Jazz stands for freedom. It's supposed to be the voice of freedom: Get out there and improvise, and take chances, and don't be a perfectionist - leave that to the classical musicians.

Dave Brubeck

Freedom

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Dave Brubeck means that jazz encourages creativity and spontaneity rather than strict rules or flawless execution. He contrasts it with classical music, which focuses more on precision and following a set structure.

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