The whole reason for Jazz at the Philharmonic was to take it to places where I could break down segregation.

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

You’re probably smarter than you present yourself.

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

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

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

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