Jazz to me is a living music. It’s a music that since its beginning has expressed the feelings, the dreams, hopes, of the people. Dexter Gordon Read Quote
When you know the lyrics to a tune, you have some kind of insight as to it’s composition. If you don’t understand what it’s about, you’re depriving yourself of being really able to communicate this poem. Dexter Gordon Read Quote
A lot of times I go back to record and to make a tour, but I’m very happy to do it, because it gives me an opportunity to dig and hear what’s going on. Dexter Gordon Read Quote
It’s certainly not just a spot opinion; it’s something that obviously has been building up for years. It is also very good for publicity, and it is the kind of recognition that maybe will help financially, also. Dexter Gordon Read Quote
If I were to call it black music, that would be untrue. I don’t know what that is, unless it would be some African drums or something. Dexter Gordon Read Quote
To have a little recognition, that is very nice, you dig. It is good for the ego, for the psyche. Dexter Gordon Read Quote
