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

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

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

My juices needed restoring. I needed a sabbatical from the record business.

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

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

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