Able Quote by Larry Coryell

Grover Washington was my main influence, and when I went to college, I started listening to more of the jazz masters like Sonny Rollins,…

— Kenny G

If anybody was Mr. Jazz it was Louis Armstrong. He was the epitome of jazz and always will be. He is what I call…

— Duke Ellington

Clifford Brown was in the jazz circles considered to be probably the greatest trumpet player who ever lived.

— Herb Alpert

Steve Lawson is a brilliant musician. I've known about him and listened to him for many years. He may not be one of the…

— Victor Wooten

I think Wes Montgomery is the greatest jazz guitarist that ever lived.

— Kevin Eubanks

Charlie Parker was the greatest individual musician that ever lived. Every instrument in the band tried to copy Charlie Parker, and in the history…

— Gary Giddins

In my view a jazz musician is a great musician

— Michael Parkinson

I always loved Sam Cooke, because he seemed very versatile. He sang gospel, soul, blues, pop music

— Aaron Neville

Louis Armstrong was the primary contributor to jazz music in the 20th century. His improvisational skills served as the principal model for all who…

— Ellis Marsalis, Jr

If I had to look at 'Now He Sings'... from outside myself, I see it as a natural part of the growth of the…

— Chick Corea

I was interested in Armstrong to begin with because he is the most important figure in Jazz in the 20th Century. There's simply no…

— Terry Teachout

Louis Armstrong is jazz. He represents what the music is all about.

— Wynton Marsalis