Bars Quote by Haruki Murakami

I think all of us begin as writers. I wanted to be a writer from the time I as eight, long before I heard…

— Gary Giddins

My novels and poems are meant to be read aloud. That's why jazz musicians have been able to adapt my stuff.

— Ishmael Reed

Jazz is very important. It's not something I can put my finger on. When I'm writing at my favorite time, I like to have…

— Miller Williams

I cut myself off from the mainstream of jazz. It stood me in good stead later on, as a musician.

— Dave Van Ronk

Jazz is one of the few things you can do in society and express yourself freely and creatively.

— Mulgrew Miller

I like to capture the spirit of what the writers intended but find my own nuances. That comes from jazz - the invention and…

— Brian Stokes Mitchell

I'd like to do something involving jazz. But books are how I earn my living, and I'd like to stay with the horse I…

— James McBride

I'm a jazz musician, and I really wanted to not miss an opportunity to have the full connection to jazz.

— Kurt Elling

Jazz is a constant theme in my life. My father is a jazz pianist, and from an early age I have been surrounded by…

— Nat Wolff

Man, I just feel so fortunate to be a jazz musician at all. I have a hard time thinking of it any other way.…

— Kurt Elling

I hope I'm doing my part in making jazz and classical music more accessible!

— Laufey

Jazz was more of a tool for me to use to enhance my musicality.

— John Otto