Upper berth, lower berth, that's the difference between talent and genius.

Upper berth, lower berth, that's the difference between talent and genius.

When jazz is played in another nation, it is called American. When it is played in another country, it sounds false. Jazz is the result of the energy stored up in America.

It took me three weeks to write the 'Rhapsody in Blue.' I had always wanted to write something blue and Paul Whiteman inspired.

I didn't even start playing the piano until I was about 13 or 14. I guess I must have had a little talent or whatever-you-call-it, but I practised regularly, and that's what counts.

For suddenly, I saw you there And through foggy London town The sun was shining everywhere.

True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time.