I made it easier for many artists to play in certain areas.

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

I don't want to sound as if I'm doing something tremendously special. But I am a jazz fan.

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

You will always find a few people in any area that would like things done completely their way.

Ellington is a writer and arranger, as well as a musician and leader. He does movie sound tracks.

If I were to put on Barbra Streisand and Duke Ellington, one might say the combination isn't good.