The worst thing about the life of a jazz musician on the road is getting to the gig. Once you're there and playing, it's marvelous.
Dave BrubeckOne of the reasons I believe in jazz is that the oneness of man can come through the rhythm of your heart. Itโs the same anyplace in the world, that heartbeat. Itโs the first thing you hear when youโre born โ or before youโre born โ and itโs the last thing you hear.
Dave BrubeckWhen I was 20, Shostakovich was my favorite composer. I still find his Fifth Symphony wonderful, with its outstanding themes and rhythms. That's the piece that made me want to be a classical composer.
Dave Brubeck