Birdland Quotes
- I always tell people, it took me 10 minutes and 35 years in the business. I get tired of playing it ["Lullaby of Birdland"], but… — George Shearing
- I used to try to play like [Miles Davis], and Miles caught me copying him one night at Birdland. He said, 'Hey man, why don't… — Freddie Hubbard
- Most of the soloists at Birdland had to wait for Parker's next record in order to find out what to play next. What will they… — Charles Mingus
- I just got to hear every note. After I left Birdland, I started working at the Jazz Gallery. In the end, I still couldn't play,… — Carla Bley