One thing about playing the real jazz is that you can't count it.

Gospel music rhythms are not African in origin, although I know that's what the jazz experts say.

They thought I was a success as soon as I started paying the bills.

I don't worry too much about the script, I just ad lib, like Pearl Bailey.

Anybody singing the blues is in a deep pit yelling for help.

You're blessed if you have the strength to work.

Do you know most of the Jewish songs have the same trend of sadness as Negro spirituals?