The thing to judge in any jazz artist is, does the man project and does he have ideas.

The thing to judge in any jazz artist is, does the man project and does he have ideas.

There are wonderful things in real jazz, the talent for improvisation, the liveliness, the being at one with the audience.

There are wonderful things in real jazz, the talent for improvisation, the liveliness, the being at one with the audience.

By and large, jazz has always been like the kind of a man you wouldn't want your daughter to associate read more

By and large, jazz has always been like the kind of a man you wouldn't want your daughter to associate with.

Don't play what's there, play what's not there.

Don't play what's there, play what's not there.

All a musician can do is to get closer to the sources of nature, and so feel that he is read more

All a musician can do is to get closer to the sources of nature, and so feel that he is in communion with the natural laws.

I'm saying: to be continued, until we meet again. Meanwhile, keep on listening and tapping your feet.

I'm saying: to be continued, until we meet again. Meanwhile, keep on listening and tapping your feet.

Jazz is rhythm and meaning.

Jazz is rhythm and meaning.

I don't care too much about music. What I like is sounds

I don't care too much about music. What I like is sounds

Modern jazz: Variations on a non-existent theme

Modern jazz: Variations on a non-existent theme