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Norman Granz quotes

American Musician August 6, 1918 – November 22, 2001

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Amsterdam must have more than a million people. But the only area where jazz is really profitable and successful in an economic sense is in Japan. That's because they haven't been exposed enough. Norman Granz
Norman Granz quote: "I don't think that jazz, as any kind of an art form, has any..."
I don't think that jazz, as any kind of an art form, has any permanence attached to it, apart from the practitioners of it. Norman Granz
The economic picture in the States today doesn't allow for jazz concerts in a tour fashion. People now are too used to the Festival, which gives them more names for the same price. Norman Granz
Norman Granz quote: "If I were to put on Barbra Streisand and Duke Ellington, one..."
If I were to put on Barbra Streisand and Duke Ellington, one might say the combination isn't good. Norman Granz
Norman Granz quote: "In 1958, I decided that I was going to live in Europe..."
In 1958, I decided that I was going to live in Europe permanently. So in 1959 I moved to Lugano, Switzerland. Norman Granz
There are very few groups that really stay together. The leaders of groups make enough money to be able to afford to work a maximum of 35-40 weeks a year. Norman Granz
Norman Granz quote: "The record companies are interested in the kind of sales they..."
The record companies are interested in the kind of sales they can get from the rock groups. Norman Granz
Norman Granz quote: "The public, hearing pop music, is, without knowing it, also..."
The public, hearing pop music, is, without knowing it, also soaking up jazz. Norman Granz
Norman Granz quote: "The history of all big jazz bands shows was, first they played..."
The history of all big jazz bands shows was, first they played for dancing, and then they played for singing. Norman Granz
Norman Granz quote: "I find myself more at peace when I live in Europe."
I find myself more at peace when I live in Europe. Norman Granz
Norman Granz quote: "For years, Jazz At The Philharmonic albums were the only ones..."
For years, Jazz At The Philharmonic albums were the only ones of their kind. Norman Granz
There are many artists that I present that I admit I like less than I do others. But I think that they warrant being presented by my own, personal standards. Norman Granz
Norman Granz quote: "As long as we're in a democracy, I have to give what I think..."
As long as we're in a democracy, I have to give what I think the majority of people will enjoy. Norman Granz
Ella can work nightclubs that Duke might not be able to work, because of having the big band. Where they go now is strictly a matter of their own names and talents. Norman Granz
Norman Granz quote: "My juices needed restoring. I needed a sabbatical from the..."
My juices needed restoring. I needed a sabbatical from the record business. Norman Granz

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