Al Jarreau Quotes

I've always enjoyed playing live onstage.

I have no experience performing that music live in front of an audience. So that remains to be seen. I'm very excited to see what that's going to be like.

I just want to play music with a band, live.

I like to say, 'I hit every type of music in a show, and I play the people, not the instruments.'

Yeah, playing live for me is the essence of what we do.

I am so excited to perform; I am so ready to perform; I love live performances! I think it's something so different from a track; live is just so unique and cool because the energy is just so different. I cannot wait to have live performances.

I think the world is very much embracing this whole concept of musicians going out and playing their instruments and playing music for music as opposed to music that has something to do with some form of image or imagery.

I grew up listening to everything. I have such a love for music, but I don't want to make the same album over and over again.

I've never, ever in my life enjoyed playing live the way I am now.

There's nothing to compare to live music, there just isn't anything.

Music is a performance and needs the audience.

There's something interesting about playing live; you're in the moment, and I think it would be beneficial.

That makes classical music work, the ability to improvise.

I started realizing that music is the one area where I've always let go. When that saxophone goes into my mouth, I get into a space where I never think about the notes I've already played or anticipate the notes ahead.

I love live performance and have huge admiration for people who can really do it. It's the same with music: I'll play a record and think that I'm not really into country or ragga. But, if it's live and the musicians are good, I'll listen to pretty much anything.

I've been performing since I was in high school, so I've seen people react to my music and my playing. I'm always appreciative when people like the music, but I'm not shocked.

When I had my first gig, I was 18 in January in 2007. My first gig that I got paid, I was playing for 10 people in a 250 people capacity venue. The promoter wanted to book me because he liked my music. I played a couple of songs that made people dance. To me, that rush has always stayed the same.

Genre stuff is the most exciting stuff for an actor to play. I get to try new things, do things I would have never got the chance to do.

I really enjoy creating music onstage, to participate in making music live.

My history is really playing live - not writing or recording.

To me, it makes more sense to write different songs and to play different kinds of music and to find your own voice. But no matter what, get out and play for people. Get out and learn, and do everything that you can, you know?

With my voice and my band, I can do anything.

You should play with real musicians; the best music comes from real people interacting with each other.

That's what Kiss is all about - not just music, but entertainment, y'know? We're there to take you away from your problems, and rock and roll all night and party every day for those two hours you're at the concert.

The sound has grown and sweetened over the years as well, and you can hear it on many of my recordings and, most likely, will see and hear me playing it if you come to a live show.