If you started in New York you were dealing with the biggest guys in the world. You’re dealing with Charlie Parker and all the big bands and everything. We got more experience working in Seattle.
QUINCY JONESThe process is the most beautiful part.
More Quincy Jones Quotes
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My grandmother had this high-tech security system – a rusty nail she used to lock the door.
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Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.
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Every day you must be able to say, I have to get up because I’m needed by someone. As long as you have that, you’re healthy.
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I chose the trombone because the trombone players in the marching band got to be up front with the majorettes (because of the slides) and I loved that!
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After every war, there was a significant change in the music, and I can understand how that happened. If you participate in protecting the country, you think you can be part of it, but you come back home and it’s worse than ever.
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I’m a great believer in letting lyrics just flow out, wherever they come from.
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If architecture is frozen music then music must be liquid architecture.
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I’m never in my life going to do a record that’s a tribute to myself. I don’t need it.
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I look back and say, “This must have been somebody else.” I am not going to tell you that when I was 4, I dreamed about all of this.
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When you’re over the hill, that’s when you pick up speed.
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I was married for 36 years but now I’m free.
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The relationship with a producer and an artist is really special. It’s got to be love and respect, amazing mutual respect for each other, because that’s what makes a good record.
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Young people should travel, and they don’t. You can’t know if you don’t go.
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It’s the attitude about life, man. Looking at the light instead of the dark. Looking at love instead of fear.
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Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.
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