I did a little bit to raise the dignity and recognition of the greatness of African-American music.

I did a little bit to raise the dignity and recognition of the greatness of African-American music.

The Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame will provide a center where the lives and the artistry of the greatest jazz musicians will be celebrated, and where people will come to learn about jazz, something to which my brother devoted his lifes work.

Everyone felt like they knew Ray Charles and in a way they did, because he was embodied by his music.

Theres two kinds of music: black soul music, and the white imitation thereof.

It is a great life, this life of music.

The all-time greatest Atlantic group - The Drifters