Quotation by

Charlie Trotter

A jazz musician can improvise based on his knowledge of music. He understands how things go together. For a chef, once you have that basis, that's when cuisine is truly exciting.

Charlie Trotter

Music

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Charlie Trotter is saying that a jazz musician’s ability to create new music depends on a deep understanding of musical structure and how different elements fit together. He compares this to cooking, implying that once a chef knows the basics, they can start to experiment and create exciting new dishes.

More by this author

All quotes by Charlie Trotter →

More quotes about Music

See all →

I find that classical music helps put me in a place that is very calming and allows me to express emotion through my body. I played clarinet as a child, so I guess I have a bit of a musical ear.

Music is my living. I enjoy selling my music.

One time I introduced my orchestra as the Shampoo Music Makers instead of the Champagne Music Makers.

I grew up with classical music when I was a ballet dancer. Now when I have to prepare an emotional scene, to cry or whatever, I listen to sonatas. Vivaldi and stuff. It's just beautiful to me.

If you think my music is sentimental and self-absorbed, I agree with you.

The William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh... was the place where Champagne Music was born.