Man I mean, the great thing about playing clubs in Harlem is people have an appreciation not just for the music but for the history of the music. Christian Scott appreciationclubgreat Change image and share on social
Even if I have a good day, I still am aware of other people that are going through really hard, tumultuous things. I don't want to be the person who has a platform and neglects the things I see in my life and experiences. Christian Scott awaredayexperience share on social
The music that I make, the younger musicians are referring to it as 'stretch' music. Christian Scott makemusicmusician Change image and share on social
If anyone ever tells me something doesn't go together, it makes me want to try it. Christian Scott maketell Change image and share on social
I don't just play the trumpet because it's something that resonates with me: I play the trumpet because I realize it's a means to help free a lot of people that ain't free. Christian Scott freelotmean Change image and share on social
My main horn is a hybrid of a flugelhorn a coronet and a trumpet, but that's really because, for me, each instrument to me had a different voice, and I liked them all, but I didn't like any one of them singularly. Christian Scott coronetflugelhornhorn share on social
I think a lot of musicians and artists are really one that really only have one trick. Christian Scott artistlotmusician Change image and share on social
You can't grow if you're going to say: 'The contributions of my predecessors are greater than anything I can ever achieve.' Each generation has to have a chance to find itself. Christian Scott achievechancecontribution Change image and share on social
I hate the natural sound of the trumpet, but I think I'm naturally set up to be a trumpet player. I know that sounds weird. But pretty much anytime I play a note, I'm uncomfortable in a general sense. Christian Scott anytimegeneralhate Change image and share on social
I came up with a 'forecasting cell,' which is basically a mixed intention cell or chord that is a complete hybrid of a consonance and a dissonance, and what that does when you are improvising is lead you to where you are supposed to go. Christian Scott basicallycellchord share on social
