The history of all big jazz bands shows was, first they played for dancing, and then they played for singing.

I allowed artists to play for as long as they felt they could justifiably continue to create.

I'm concerned with trend. I don't know where jazz fans will come from 20 years from now.

The economic picture in the States today doesn't allow for jazz concerts in a tour fashion. People now are too used to the Festival, which gives them more names for the same price.

When I was doing jazz concerts in America, I would use the biggest names I could find.

I don't think I will ever do any tours again in the United States. I rather think that that's over with.

For years, Jazz At The Philharmonic albums were the only ones of their kind.