When I first heard Ray Charles, he was a flop artist on a small label in California. He hadn't sold any records.… — Ahmet Ertegun Copy Share Image
The Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame will provide a center where the lives and the artistry of the greatest jazz musicians will… — Ahmet Ertegun Copy Share Image
I came close to signing Elvis Presley. I offered $25,000 for his contract and they asked for $45,000 and I just didn't… — Ahmet Ertegun Copy Share Image
