I wasn't allowed to play in some universities in the United States and out of twenty-five concerts, twenty-three were canceled unless I would substitute my black bass player for my old white bass player, which I wouldn't do.
Dave BrubeckWhen I was first aware that I couldn't read music I didn't know I couldn't read because I could play the music that was in front of me.
Dave BrubeckJazz isn't dead yet. It's the underpinning of everything in this country. Whether it's a Broadway show, or fusion, or right on through classical music, if it's coming out of the U.S., it's not going to survive unless it's got some jazz influence.
Dave BrubeckDamn it, when I'm bombastic, I have my reasons. I want to be bombastic-take it or leave it.
Dave Brubeck