My People Are Americans. My Time Is

True Music Must Repeat The Thought And Inspirations Of The People And The Time.

Gershwin's Melodic Gift Was Phenomenal. His Songs Contain The Essence Of New York In The 1920s And Have Deservedly Become Classics Of Their Kind, Part Of The 20th-century Folk-song Tradition In The Sense That They Are Popular Music Which Has Been Spread By Oral Tradition (for Many Must Have Sung A Gershwin Song Without Having Any Idea Who Wrote It).

Look At The Piano. You'll Notice That There Are White Notes And Black Notes. Figure Out The Difference Between Them And You'll Be Able To Make Whatever Kind Of Music You Want.

What The Hell Do You Want To Work For Somebody Else For? Work For Yourself!

Jazz Is One Of The Best Things That You Can Find In Your Life, It Can Always Be Your Friend.