My work sometimes can be abstract and appear not to have a direct relationship to Afro-American concerns, but, in fact, it is based on that. — Donald Byrd Copy Share Image
My concerns have been about myself and not about giving something back and putting something in, even though that's been in the back of my head. — Donald Byrd Copy Share Image
I was being ridiculed for going to school... But, you see, I had looked hard at the other musicians and the whole show-business scene...… — Donald Byrd Copy Share Image
I can take any series of numbers and turn it into music, from Bach to bebop, Herbie Hancock to hip-hop, — Donald Byrd Copy Share Image
They use all of the music that I did in the '50s, '60s and the '70s behind people like Tupac and LL Cool J.… — Donald Byrd Copy Share Image
My work sometimes can be abstract and appear not to have a direct relationship to Afro-American concerns, but, in fact, it is based on… — Donald Byrd Copy Share Image
I skipped school one day to see Dizzy Gillespie, and that's where I met Coltrane. Coltrane and Jimmy Heath just joined the band, and… — Donald Byrd Copy Share Image
Here in Seattle, I'm the most productive I've ever been. I don't allow myself personal distractions. I'm extremely disciplined here. — Donald Byrd Copy Share Image
My concerns have been about myself and not about giving something back and putting something in, even though that's been in the back of… — Donald Byrd Copy Share Image
It's an incredible dilemma to be an artist of color and to always be in denial about that, saying, 'I'm a choreographer first and… — Donald Byrd Copy Share Image
I thought that I would like to be affiliated with some school or institution. As time went on, I also decided on the subject… — Donald Byrd Copy Share Image
