The first time we performed as a duo, we had already been playing together in various situations. Benny Green duoperformplay Change image and share on social
He would catapult you forward, and that was his intention with the Jazz Messengers. He would take young people with a potential and help them develop a voice as a player and as a writer. Benny Green catapultdevelopforward Change image and share on social
We have fun, we listen to one another, we challenge one another, we trust one another. We're doing what we enjoy, and we're not just playing for each other, we're playing for the people. Benny Green challengeenjoyfun Change image and 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
Art was carrying me a lot of the time. When you're accustomed to playing with Art, and you play with other drummers, it's as if the bottom dropped out. Benny Green accustomartbottom Change image and share on social
You know, there're no rules between Russell and I. We don't want to have to have to talk too much, because it's really precious, really special to play music. Benny Green musicplayprecious 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
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
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
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
