My function at Verve was that of a genuine producer in artists and repertoire.

If you look at my audiences, even in Europe, they're hardly teenagers.

If you don't get substantially what you want, be ready to walk. And don't look back.

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

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

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

I'm concerned with trend. I don't know where jazz fans will come from 20 years from now.