Sponsors and networks will really go all out and simply evaluate people on the basis of talent.

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

I don't know who's 18 years old today that, 20 years hence, is going to be a jazz fan.

I find myself more at peace when I live in Europe.

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

Jazz is America's own. It is played and listened to by all peoples - in harmony together. Pigmentation differences have no place... as in genuine democracy, only performance counts.

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