Ray had so much love of life and the music. He had so much integrity. He treated the music with so much dignity and respect. I spent four and a half years as a sideman with Ray Brown's trio. Music was his life, more so than anyone I could mention. Benny Green browndignityhalf share on social
Actually, I've had very little classical training, although I love listening to classical music very much. Benny Green classicalhavelisten Change image and share on social
Like Russell, I enjoy the fact that when I'm playing solo, if I want to do something completely spontaneous, I don't have to worry about how I'm going to cue the other musicians, or if it's something that's rehearsed. Benny Green completelycueenjoy share on social
Any time I need to get a serious attitude adjustment, I put on one of their records, and there are examples there for all time to keep us honest and keep us reaching; they'll never be eclipsed. Benny Green adjustmentattitudeeclipse Change image and share on social
Just to have that sense of family, it gives you something that you know you need to take care of for the rest of your life. People gave it to him, and he passed it on to us. Benny Green carefamilygive Change image and share on social
I didn't know when I was growing up that this was a very special program, that this wasn't going on in other parts of the country. Now I realize that I was lucky. Benny Green countrygrowlucky Change image and share on social
No, that's not it. The first time we met was at Fat Tuesday's. Benny was playing, this was, I think in 1989? Benny Green bennyfatmeet Change image and share on social
Prior to that, I had associated this music with older people, like my father. Benny Green fathermusicold Change image and share on social
The first jazz pianist I heard was Thelonious Monk. My father was listening to an album of his called 'Monk's Dream' almost every day from the time I was born. Benny Green albumbearcall Change image and share on social
A jazz musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges. Benny Green harmonyjazzjuggler Change image and share on social
