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 ca…

- 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