I learned from my uncle that jazz, like symphony music, was built to last. David Amram buildjazzlearn Change image and share on social
That by listening to some music, by reading some books, by looking at paintings, and most important by hanging out with one another - by collaborating with one another and creating your own network - you can achieve something that is much better than what is out there. David Amram achievebookcollaborate share on social
In symphonic music, when you are conducting, you do the same thing. You are feeling the whole orchestra, thinking ahead so you can prepare for a change. David Amram aheadchangeconduct Change image and share on social
I was part of it, and I am still part of it today in terms of what it means to a whole new generation of people who are interested in the enduring energy, achievements, spirit and creativity that exemplified our era. David Amram achievementcreativityendure share on social
Allen Ginsberg was a world authority on the writing of William Blake, and had an incredible knowledge of classic literature and world politics. David Amram allenauthorityblake Change image and share on social
The idea of the peace movement and of people who spent their entire lives trying to have a more egalitarian, just society, suddenly became swamped by the record industry, by the new rock and roll culture, and by the idea of not trusting anyone over thirty. David Amram cultureegalitarianentire share on social
A few years later, my Uncle David took me to the Earle Theatre to hear Duke Ellington. David Amram daviddukeearle Change image and share on social
The Upper Bohemia people wore tuxedos in an art gallery, and Lower Bohemia was all of us. David Amram artbohemiagallery Change image and share on social
In a jazz atmosphere, the audience members were so quiet and respectful of the musicians that you felt you were almost part of a meeting at a church or a temple, where everyone was completely in tune with the sermon and what the whole event was about. David Amram atmosphereaudiencechurch share on social
Esquire, in a July, 1957 issue, has a photograph of me playing the French horn at the Five Spot. David Amram esquirefrenchhorn Change image and share on social
