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
Any time I need to get a serious attitude adjustment, I put on one of their records, and there are examples there for all time to keep us honest and keep us reaching theyll never be eclipsed. – Benny Green
I honestly believe you can never tell if a relationship is going to last. In my own marriage, which is going on 14 years, I dont think of it as Im going to be with this person forever. Instead, I think of more like, Ill probably be with this person for the next six weeks. Then Ill re-evaluate. – Michael Ian Black