Maynard Ferguson Quotes & Sayings

I remember the night when I was playing at Birdland, and Duke Ellington walked in wearing that cap of his and with all his elegance. The Duke then came backstage, and I was there with my band. That's the one thing I miss. — Maynard Ferguson

Change is always happening. That's one of the wonderful things about jazz music. — Maynard Ferguson

I'm a person of change and I must be honest to my artistry and my creativity. That's part of the word 'jazz' ... it's an adventure. — Maynard Ferguson

The day of the great jazz improviser who doesn't know how to read music is over. — Maynard Ferguson