I don't think I will ever do any tours again in the United States. I rather think that that's over with.

Quote by Norman Granz

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Jazz was uplifted by what I did.

Jazz was uplifted by what I did.

If you look at my audiences, even in Europe, they're hardly teenagers.

If you look at my audiences, even in Europe, they're hardly teenagers.

You will always find a few people in any area that would like things done...

You will always find a few people in any area that would like things done...

I allowed artists to play for as long as they felt they could justifiably continue...

I allowed artists to play for as long as they felt they could justifiably continue...

Amsterdam must have more than a million people. But the only area where jazz is...

Amsterdam must have more than a million people. But the only area where jazz is...

For years, Jazz At The Philharmonic albums were the only ones of their kind.

For years, Jazz At The Philharmonic albums were the only ones of their kind.

The economic picture in the States today doesn't allow for jazz concerts in a tour...

The economic picture in the States today doesn't allow for jazz concerts in a tour...

The record companies are interested in the kind of sales they can get from the...

The record companies are interested in the kind of sales they can get from the...

When I was doing jazz concerts in America, I would use the biggest names I...

When I was doing jazz concerts in America, I would use the biggest names I...

My function at Verve was that of a genuine producer in artists and repertoire.

My function at Verve was that of a genuine producer in artists and repertoire.

Germany is probably the richest country in Western Europe. Yet they wouldn't take any television...

Germany is probably the richest country in Western Europe. Yet they wouldn't take any television...

As long as we're in a democracy, I have to give what I think the...

As long as we're in a democracy, I have to give what I think the...

I don't know who's 18 years old today that, 20 years hence, is going to...

I don't know who's 18 years old today that, 20 years hence, is going to...

I made it easier for many artists to play in certain areas.

I made it easier for many artists to play in certain areas.

I don't want to sound as if I'm doing something tremendously special. But I am...

I don't want to sound as if I'm doing something tremendously special. But I am...

There are very few groups that really stay together. The leaders of groups make enough...

There are very few groups that really stay together. The leaders of groups make enough...

I find myself more at peace when I live in Europe.

I find myself more at peace when I live in Europe.

I'm concerned with trend. I don't know where jazz fans will come from 20 years...

I'm concerned with trend. I don't know where jazz fans will come from 20 years...

There are many artists that I present that I admit I like less than I...

There are many artists that I present that I admit I like less than I...

Ella can work nightclubs that Duke might not be able to work, because of having...

Ella can work nightclubs that Duke might not be able to work, because of having...