Aretha Franklin Quotes

There have been many great musicians that, Clifford Brown is one great example, I mean he died very early, 25.

Billie Holiday I never met, but I love her music.

I used to be friends with Miles Davis. He didn't like many folks. I lived across the street from him.

Clifford Brown was in the jazz circles considered to be probably the greatest trumpet player who ever lived.

Nat King Cole was a really big influence.

My dad always pointed out Louis Armstrong's pad when we passed by there. And me and my dad were both proud Louis Armstrong was from New Orleans.

Herb Wong was an incredible man. We met when I was performing with Clark Terry at the Wichita Jazz Festival around 1974.

I personally think Miles Davis is a lot funnier than me. And he's working more.

What [Louis Armstrong] does is real, and true, and honest, and simple, and even noble. Every time this man puts his trumpet to his lips, even if only to practice three notes, he does it with his whole soul.

Well, actually, I don't consider myself a jazz legend or anything.

Who isn't a fan of Ray Charles?

I have actually five honorary degrees.

As for my band, well, my mentors were Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Jimmie Lunceford, and no one had a band more smartly dressed than Duke.

I'm a trumpet player, and I sing jazz.

When I came out of the conservatory, the first thing I did was to go see Thelonious Monk.

My father was incredible on trumpet and played with the likes of Duke Ellington and Count Basie.

I love guys like Charlie Parker.

It was a thrill for me to work with Pete Fountain.

Joe Sample was one of my heroes. I met him at the Curacao Jazz festival, and I fanned out like he was the Beatles!

I always felt like the trumpet or trombone player was always the coolest dude in the room.

I listen to a lot of Freddie Hubbard.

My aunt Ruth Brown was a jazz musician. I got hooked on it at a young age, understanding what John Coltrane was doing playing two notes on the saxophone at the same time, which is impossible.

Every other year, I spend Thanksgiving in England with Dave Clark from the Dave Clark Five and a bunch of other people.

I met Les Paul when I was about 5. I was taken to see him perform and the place was sold out, just packed and full of really great musicians.

All John Coltrane's records are amazing.