Music sets up certain vibration which unquestionably results in a physical reaction. Eventually the proper vibration for every person will be found and utilized.
Writing music is not so much inspiration as hard work.
Upper berth, lower berth, that's the difference between talent and genius.
True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time.
Jazz is one of the best things that you can find in your life, it can always be your friend.
It took me three weeks to write the 'Rhapsody in Blue.' I had always wanted to write something blue and Paul Whiteman inspired.