"Ellington is a writer and arranger, as well……" — Norman Granz

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• It's understanding the intention of a composer that allows a producer and an arranger to make those moments speak — Michael Bolton
• Barney Kessel was 'Mr. Guitar,' the foremost jazz guitarist of his generation. He had an amazing imagination, his solos were… — Larry Coryell
• Bruce Katz is a spectacular talent! He's a brilliant composer and arranger who uses uncommon and unique musical intelligence to… — Larry Coryell
• Popularity doesn't bother me. It attests to the affection and comprehension of the public. The important thing is to retain… — Ennio Morricone
• Simon Hale, the British arranger, does all string and wood arrangements on my records — Duncan Sheik
• The thing that I always notice that dates a record is the rhythm section. With a good arranger the music… — Peggy Lee
• Kids on a team are like flowers in a bouquet, there is always one that wants to face a different… — John Kessel
• I was a schooled musician. When I made 'Blue Velvet', I told everyone what to do. I was an arranger.… — Bobby Vinton
• Right now, my career is in three directions: as a performer, as an arranger, as an author - and I… — Mel Torme
• I've known the glory of the stage and the glory of the spotlight. I still crave it. I want to… — Narada Michael Walden
• Jeff Lynne is an arranger, and I think it's probably much easier for him to go ahead and play a… — Benmont Tench
• When I was a kid and I bought a record, I ripped that thing open, I wanted to know who… — Lenny Kravitz

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