If anybody was Mr. Jazz it was Louis Armstrong. He was the epitome of jazz and always will be. He is what I call an American standard, an American original.

I don't need time, I need a deadline.

It's like an act of murder - you play with intent to commit something.

A problem is a chance for you to do your best.

Tomorrow is in the wings waiting for you to sound her entrance fanfare.

Sing sweet, but put a little dirt in it.

By and large, jazz has always been like the kind of a man you wouldn't want your daughter to associate with.