Tony Bennett Quotes

"I think one of the reasons I'm popular again is because I'm wearing a tie. You have to be different." - Tony Bennett Quotes

Earl Hines Quotes

"You may have holes in your shoes, but don't let the people out front know it. Shine the tops." - Earl Hines

Ella Fitzgerald Quotes

"I know I'm no glamour girl, and it's not easy for me to get up in front of a crowd of people. It used to bother me a lot, but now I've got it figured out that God gave me this talent to use, so I just stand there and sing." - Ella Fitzgerald

Ornette Coleman Quotes

"It seems to me that in the western world, culture has something to do with appearance. A person that's out creating good stuff has got to appreciate someone when they take the time to have an appearance that goes with what they're doing." - Ornette Coleman

Ornette Coleman Quotes

"It just makes that person feel that what his work is is going to be more valid. But who wants to see a guy standing in front, looking like a bum, doing something that a bums don't do? This don't make sense." - Ornette Coleman

Roy Ayers Quotes

"I still look good. I'm trippin', but people tell me that all the time. So check it out, I'm 63, and still kicking. I've been putting records out every year." - Roy Ayers

Benny Goodman Quotes

"To this day, I don't like people walking on stage not looking good. You have to look good. If you feel special about yourself then you're going to play special." - Benny Goodman