All art is communication of the artists' ideas, sounds, thoughts; without that no one will support the artist.
Source: In New York Journal American, 31 Aug 1965.
-- Lionel Hampton, (Apr 20 1908-2002), US swing jazz musician; Hamp was the first to use the vibraharp (vibes) in jazz and known for the rhythmic vitality of his playing; led his own band for 35 years.