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When I create I don't think in technical or mathematical terms until the idea is formulated Musical composition is formulated in improvisation. Once a pianist like myself sits down and begins to play and start thinking about what I am writing all of a sudden a little tune will emerge, a little spot light and I'll go, That's interesting.

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Aaron Zigman
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: August 25
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San Diego
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