Dave Liebman Quotes

• Art is constant tension and release. That is where artists live, between the two, or at times, submerged in either. The challenge is never ending perfection is impossible, it could always be different, better, or worse. It's not important, just process and striving to be like the man who walks the trapeze maintaining balance.

  Dave Liebman

  Art, Men, Two

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• There is nothing new... everything has roots in the past.

  Dave Liebman

  Past, Roots, Jazz

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• I like the communication and trust that comes from a long-term relationship. When you really know people as musicians and as people, you feel you can really count on them. That frees you to take more chances and ... it takes the music to a higher level. It translates into a better product for audiences. There are two levels to these relationships. The first level is being with guys for the first few years, you're getting used to guys - he's got this to offer, he's got that to offer, I don't like this, I do like this. You both praise them and are critical as you get to know one another.

  Dave Liebman

  Communication, Years, Two

  "David Liebman: No categories, no compromises". Interview With Doug Fischer, ottawacitizen.com. April 18, 2008.

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• North Texas is by far the most serious minded jazz program I have encountered.

  Dave Liebman

  Texas, Serious, Jazz

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• Phil Robson is a disturbingly good jazz guitar player!

  Dave Liebman

  Player, Guitar, Jazz

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