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.

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

The record companies are interested in the kind of sales they can get from the rock groups.

I'm talking as a professional impresario. I'm not judging anybody at all.

I still continue to do at least four concert tours a year, and in many cases, as many as six.

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