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Charlie Trotter

A jazz musician can improvise based on his knowledge of music. He understands how things go together. For a chef, once you have that basis, that's when cuisine is truly exciting.

Charlie Trotter

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Charlie Trotter is saying that a jazz musician’s ability to create new music depends on a deep understanding of musical structure and how different elements fit together. He compares this to cooking, implying that once a chef knows the basics, they can start to experiment and create exciting new dishes.

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