The Japanese actually approach the music on a high level. It’s always been on a high level.
“The Japanese actually approach the music on a high level. It’s … Read More
I might have played a little bit more in Europe than I have in Japan.
“I might have played a little bit more in Europe than … Read More
If somebody would come and they’re not playing music, they would encounter certain people on another level.
“If somebody would come and they’re not playing music, they would … Read More
The people in Japan know more about the history of jazz and the musicians than the people in the United States do.
“The people in Japan know more about the history of jazz … Read More
But anything that you hear about Japan is nothing like what you see when you actually go over there and see it, you know, in a real situation.
“But anything that you hear about Japan is nothing like what … Read More
Because the stuff that they feed kids now, they’ll have a bunch of idiots in the next millennium as far as art and culture is concerned.
“Because the stuff that they feed kids now, they’ll have a … Read More
Jazz needs the help. It’s the more sophisticated music. All the other music is on the TV, but jazz isn’t.
“Jazz needs the help. It’s the more sophisticated music. All the … Read More
Theres so much beautiful music in the world, and the kids are getting robbed.
“Theres so much beautiful music in the world, and the kids … Read More
You know the drum was the first instrument besides the human voice.
“You know the drum was the first instrument besides the human … Read More
It’s something that – jazz is one of the few things that you can go and listen to, I don’t care where you’re from, what you are, what background you come from – there’s something there for you.
“It’s something that – jazz is one of the few things … Read More
I enjoy seeing young people being interested in what they can do.
“I enjoy seeing young people being interested in what they can … Read More
If I couldn’t do it, then I’d be defeated. I’ve got the tools to do it. I never did question my tools.
“If I couldn’t do it, then I’d be defeated. I’ve got … Read More
The French – they like jazz, theyve been on jazz a long time.
“The French – they like jazz, theyve been on jazz a … Read More