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Quote by Ellis Marsalis, Jr.

“At a time when individualism is becoming an endangered species, jazz represents a celebration of the individual.”

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Ellis Marsalis, Jr., born on November 14, 1934, is an accomplished jazz pianist. His musical career began in the 1950s, and he is renowned for his unique playing style and contributions to the jazz world. more

“There were so many bands in New Orleans. But most of the musicians had day jobs, you know -- trades. They were bricklayers and carpenters and cigar makers and plasterers. Some had little businesses of their own -- coal and wood and vegetable stores. Some worked on the cotton exchange and some were porters. They had to work at other trades 'cause there were so many musicians, so many bands. It was the most musical town in the country.”

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Author:Zutty Singleton

“For me, the main thing is spontaneity and taking chances. You have to study and know the traditions, but then you have to play things that haven't been played before. It becomes a balance of knowing the tradition and using your own original voice to add to it.”

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Author:Dave Kikoski

“There wouldn't be a Halle Berry or an Angela Bassett or a Cicely Tyson if there hadn't been a Lena Horne.”

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Author:Dee Dee Bridgewater

“I like musicians who look at the public. You have to bring the music to the largest number. Otherwise, we'll [the Jazz players] stay in the clubs. Jazz must be accessible to everyone.”

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Author:Dee Dee Bridgewater

“Every creative person can draft into service those around them who exhibit the right mixture of intelligence, insight, and grace.”

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Author:Edwin Catmull

“We have always said actually this isn't about money, it's not about price. This can be an experience. It doesn't have to be about buying something.”

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Author:Angela Ahrendts

“If we're honest with ourselves, our user experience hadn't kept up with the competition. In the first ten years eBay created the market. Now we're positioning ourselves to innovate off our core platform. This is not a project. We're never done.”

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Author:John Donahoe

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