The European boys have small ideas but they sure know how to dress 'em up.
Jazz I regard as an American folk music; not the only one, but a very powerful one which is probably in the blood and feeling of the American people more than any other style of folk music.
It is always possible to create something original.
What the hell do you want to work for somebody else for? Work for yourself!
I frequently hear music in the heart of noise.
Jazz is one of the best things that you can find in your life, it can always be your friend.