I like to play things that people understand, or maybe tunes that they could recognize. And so — I play for the people, just as much as for myself. Because, as I say, I still like to play.
I had the chance to play with Benny 'The King' Carter here in Copenhagen for three days in the Montmartre, and two days in Paris. 'What a Thrill.' He… - Ben Webster
I had the chance to play with Benny 'The King' Carter here in Copenhagen for three days in the Montmartre, and two days in Paris. 'What a Thrill.' He…
- Ben Webster
I used to live at the Cecil Hotel, which was next door to Minton's [Playhouse]. We used to jam just about every night when we were off. Lester [Young… - Ben Webster
I used to live at the Cecil Hotel, which was next door to Minton's [Playhouse]. We used to jam just about every night when we were off. Lester [Young…
I dont listen to my own records a lot. Once in a while - to check out my mistakes. Because you can always see a spot or two in the record where you c… - Ben Webster
I dont listen to my own records a lot. Once in a while - to check out my mistakes. Because you can always see a spot or two in the record where you c…
I've been back in New York a year and a half now. Before that I was on the West Coast for five years. There's no comparison between the two. You hear… - Ben Webster
I've been back in New York a year and a half now. Before that I was on the West Coast for five years. There's no comparison between the two. You hear…
I don't want to play out of another man's bag. - Ben Webster
I don't want to play out of another man's bag.
Like every other place, I guess, Kansas City was quite a different city when I was a youngster there. They had quite a few clubs, and we had what we … - Ben Webster
Like every other place, I guess, Kansas City was quite a different city when I was a youngster there. They had quite a few clubs, and we had what we …
If you try all different styles that are in vogue, I think you con yourself. Me, I just stick by my guns; I don't want to play out of another man's b… - Ben Webster
If you try all different styles that are in vogue, I think you con yourself. Me, I just stick by my guns; I don't want to play out of another man's b…
I like to play things that people understand, or maybe tunes that they could recognize. And so — I play for the people, just as much as for myself. B… - Ben Webster
I like to play things that people understand, or maybe tunes that they could recognize. And so — I play for the people, just as much as for myself. B…
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