Photography, jazz and... Powerpoint?

It's amazing how the dots come together sometimes. I ran across a great list of jazz quotes that are easily applied to photography or any other creative medium. In this case, the list was created to inspire Powerpoint users. Go figure.

#1: “The most important thing I look for in a musician is whether he knows how to listen.” (Duke-Ellington)
In photographic terms, the ability to see (watch? is the hear/listen analog see/watch?) is more important than any technical expertise.

#5: “Master your instrument. Master the music. And then forget all that bullshit and just play.” (Charlie-Parker)
Edward Weston believed the photographer should stick to one camera and learn all its ins and outs in order to be able to be so casual enough in using it that taking great pictures would be second nature. He had a lot of venom for equipment whores.

#7: “You can play a shoestring if you’re sincere.” (John-Coltrane)
It's the photographer, not the camera that determines the final result.