The 100th Anniversary of the first use of the word "Jazz" is coming up on July 11th and this list presents quotes about what Jazz is as an art form and what it has meant in the lives of those quoted. If one isn't raised listening to Jazz, or taught it in school or through a music program, it can admittedly be difficult to appreciate when you first start to listen. Its pleasures may be less immediate, but they can be enriching and long-lasting. Here are 11 quotes about the personal and national significance of Jazz.
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