Is it possible to really appreciate jazz without playing it yourself?

Is it possible to really appreciate jazz without playing it yourself?

No, you aren't allowed to listen to any kind of music unless you're a equally skilled player of all instrements.

Dumb AF question. Next....

So stupid. I think playing an instrument in general might make one more appreciative of the improvisation but many of the most prominent jazz critics don't even play an instrument at all

Like who?

Yes, but playing an instrument might make it easier to appreciate or give the listener insights they previously didn't have.

No. Former Jazz bassist here. Before I joined the jazz band, I thought all music with trumpets or saxophones was tired and cheesy, like ska.

This. Same with books, film, and art.
Same with using electricity that you haven't produced, food you haven't harvested, and the home you haven't built.

Nat Hentoff

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