There have been many great musicians that, Clifford Brown is one great example, I mean he died very early, 25.
Sonny RollinsI think as long as people are around and can hear a record and hear people like Lester Young on a recording, there will always be a great inspiration for somebody to try to create jazz.
Sonny RollinsI don't want to appear hostile, like I'm hostile to L.A. or that I feel that the people don't appreciate jazz. I don't think it's that. I think it's something more. It's something a little bit more complicated than that.
Sonny RollinsEven the most jingoistic person would have to admit that even American cultural music comes from Europe. That's what classical music is, real European music.
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