Norman Granz

I don't want to sound as if I'm doing something tremendously special. But I am a jazz fan.

Ellington is a writer and arranger, as well as a musician and leader. He does movie sound tracks.

I find myself more at peace when I live in Europe.

There are very few groups that really stay together. The leaders of groups make enough money to be able to afford to work a maximum of 35-40 weeks a year.

Ella can work nightclubs that Duke might not be able to work, because of having the big band. Where they go now is strictly a matter of their own names and talents.