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
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
A jazz musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges. – 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
All the actors I respect, especially old-Hollywood actors, the reason I think so many of them have had long careers is that there is a sort of mystery about them. You dont know what they do on Friday nights when they go home from work. You have no clue. You have this sort of fantasy about them. – Kate Mara