People with talent are not interested in showing off behind another person. They're more interested in the music. [Charlie Parker] was playing with me. That's the difference between the kind of musician I like to work with and singing with… — Helen Merrill Copy Share Image
I was devastated. I'm still devastated to this day. When talent like that disappears in a flash, you can't believe it. You deny it.… — Helen Merrill Copy Share
People with talent are not interested in showing off behind another person. They're more interested in the music. [Charlie Parker] was playing with me.… — Helen Merrill Copy Share
[Miles Davis] learned from everyone. He was incredible. He took the best from everyone and threw away the rest. He was brilliant. One of… — Helen Merrill Copy Share
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