Ray had so much love of life and the music. He had so much integrity. He treated the music with so much dignity and respect. I spent four and a half years as a sideman with Ray Browns trio. Music was his life, more so than anyone I could mention. – Benny Green
We have fun, we listen to one another, we challenge one another, we trust one another. Were doing what we enjoy, and were not just playing for each other, were playing for the people. – Benny Green
A jazz musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges. – Benny Green
Im glad you asked that question, because of any musical situation Ive been in, the communication feels great here with Russell. He really pays close attention to what Im doing because he cares. – Benny Green
I think every religious person should have a deep sense of respect for other peoples religious documents and religious symbols just as we were deeply opposed to the Taliban destroying the two historic buddhas which they blew up. So I think we ought to all oppose burning the Koran. – Newt Gingrich