There were a lot of times where there was a great deal of fodder recorded and played, because there was a market for it - just as there is today. And there were more bad bands than there were good bands - I think that should always be remembered.

There were a lot of times where there was a great deal of fodder recorded and played, because there was a market for it - just as there is today. And there were more bad bands than there were good bands - I think that should always be remembered.

I'm going to be on the road for the rest of my life.

We might as well swing boys, because Stravinsky cuts us all.

My only claim to fame, if I have one, is that I'm an editor.

The singing was something I got from my father.

Musically, the bebop route was magnificent, but businesswise, it was the dumbest thing I ever did.