The arts have always served relationships between people of different cultures so well. In a way, the arts function as a very serious kind of ambassador.

The value of music is not dazzling yourself and others with technique.

When I was in my early teens, I remember coming to the conclusion that your life never ends.

Of course, it's not the technique that makes the music; it's the sensitivity of the musician and his ability to be able to fuse his life with the rhythm of the times. This is the essence of music.

Like no matter what happens, this would be the ultimate, they can make something positive happen.

Miles' sessions were not typical of anybody else's sessions. They were totally unique.

Jazz has been the voice of freedom for so many countries over the past half century.