Author: Norman Granz

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The history of all big jazz bands shows was, first they played for dancing, and then they played for singing.

The history of all big jazz bands shows was, first they played for dancing, and then they played for singing.

- Norman Granz

If I were to put on Barbra Streisand and Duke Ellington, one might say the combination isn't good.

If I were to put on Barbra Streisand and Duke Ellington, one might say the combination isn't good.

- Norman Granz

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.

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.

- Norman Granz

The public, hearing pop music, is, without knowing it, also soaking up jazz.

The public, hearing pop music, is, without knowing it, also soaking up jazz.

- Norman Granz

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

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

- Norman Granz

I don't think that jazz, as any kind of an art form, has any permanence attached to it, apart from the practitioners of it.

I don't think that jazz, as any kind of an art form, has any permanence attached to it, apart from the practitioners of it.

- Norman Granz

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