Self-discipline, as a virtue or an acquired asset, can be invaluable to anyone.
DUKE ELLINGTONThere are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind the only yardstick by which the result should be judged is simply that of how it sounds. If it sounds good it’s successful; if it doesn’t it has failed.
More Duke Ellington Quotes
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Every man prays in his own language.
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There is no art without intention.
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Of the One O’Clock Lab Band after hearing their performance, and sitting in with them at the White House: “I wish it were mine”.
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A problem is a chance for you to do your best.
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A goal is a dream with a finish line.
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If it sounds good and feels good, then it IS good!
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Yet, every time God’s children have thrown away fear in pursuit of honesty-trying to communicate themselves, understood or not, miracles have happened.
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I like any and all of my associations with music: writing, playing, and listening. We write and play from our perspective, and the audience listens from its perspective. If and when we agree, I am lucky.
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There are 2 rules in life: Number 1- Never quit. Number2- Never forget rule number 1.
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Jazz is a good barometer of freedom.
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There are two kinds of music. Good music, and the other kind.
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Everyone prays in their own language, and there is no language that God does not understand.
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Art is dangerous. It is one of the attractions: when it ceases to be dangerous, you don’t want it.
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If you have a great band with a mediocre drummer, you have a mediocre band. If you have a mediocre band with a great drummer, you have a great band!
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The problem of expressing the contributions that Benny Carter has made to popular music is so tremendous it completely fazes me, so extraordinary a musician is he.
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