Norman Granz Quotes
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As long as we're in a democracy, I have to give what I think the majority of people will enjoy.
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The economic picture in the States today doesn't allow for jazz concerts in a tour fashion. People now are too used to the Festival, which gives them more names for the same price.
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I allowed artists to play for as long as they felt they could justifiably continue to create.
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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.
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When I was doing jazz concerts in America, I would use the biggest names I could find.
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Jazz was uplifted by what I did.
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I'm concerned with trend. I don't know where jazz fans will come from 20 years from now.
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I find myself more at peace when I live in Europe.
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My function at Verve was that of a genuine producer in artists and repertoire.
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If you don't get substantially what you want, be ready to walk. And don't look back.
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I made it easier for many artists to play in certain areas.
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For years, Jazz At The Philharmonic albums were the only ones of their kind.