Mom did not want me to have anything to do with playing music. Being from a middle-class Black family in that particular… — Don Alias Copy Share Image
She [Joni Mitchell] wanted to have that (jazz) element in her music. Of course, when she heard Jaco's [Jaco Pastorius'] music and met him,… — Don Alias Copy Share Image
I grew up learning this stuff on the streets of New York. My brother and I used to play in the subway for money. — Don Alias Copy Share Image
Then, on my way to California, I decided to stop in New York to do some research. I couldn't leave, because that's where the… — Don Alias Copy Share Image
Mom did not want me to have anything to do with playing music. Being from a middle-class Black family in that particular era, everybody… — Don Alias Copy Share Image
We're talking about an extremely prolific poet and songwriter and lyricist. That stuff comes off the top of her head. She [Joni Mitchell] will… — Don Alias Copy Share Image
I grew up in New York. We were all diversified, as far as music was concerned. I grew up liking just about everything. So… — Don Alias Copy Share Image
If they [the crowd at The Apollo Theater] don't like you, they will let you know. When you didn't have any talent, they would… — Don Alias Copy Share Image
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