“Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away.” WellsFunnyMusicBandMilesMiles AwayBrassFunny MusicBrass Bands Author:Thomas Beecham
“Miles Davis was a master. In every phase of his career, he understood that this music was a tribute to the African muse.” MusicCareersMastersUnderstoodMilesPhasesMuseTribute Author:Cassandra Wilson
“Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you do criticize him, you'll be a mile away and have his shoes.” MenWayHumorFunnyWalksMusicEmpathyCriticismShoesMilesCriticizeMiles Away Author:Steve Martin
“Dizzy used to tell me I'm playing too hard. He'd say to not give everything. Miles told me that too.” GivingHardUsedMusicJazzMilesDizzy Author:Freddie Hubbard
“When I got started in New York, if you were different from Miles & Dizzy it was very difficult.” IfsDifferentDifficultMusicNew YorkJazzMilesDizzy Author:Freddie Hubbard
“As a bassist he could never really be a sideman. He was always the anchor. He drove the beat. even if it was behind Miles Davis'a horn.” IfsBehindsMusicBeatsMilesHornsAnchorsBassists Author:Michael Connelly