People ask me how could I go from country to jazz. It's been a natural convergence for me. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes convergence country jazz
When you listen to a symphony orchestra, and the basses don't - there's no bass part, there's not that much depth. That's why I'm attracted to the instrument, the bass. It brings depth. It's like playing in a rainforest. Charlie Haden attractbasbass share on social
I wanted to do 'Oh Shenandoah' because that's the town I was born in - as a tribute to my mom and dad for giving me all this music. I don't really sing this as a singer, because I'm not a singer. But I wanted to do it for them. Charlie Haden beardadgive share on social
In L.A., I played with Joe Pass and Gabor Szabo. Mick Goodrick plays guitar in the Liberation Music Orchestra, and he's a real special player. Then I did a duet concert with Jim Hall at the 1990 Montreal Festival. Charlie Haden concertduetfestival share on social
Having a Congress with a more diverse educational and professional background would serve the country well. And given the budget challenges facing America today, we might benefit from a few more cold, calculating problem solvers, and fewer courtroom impresarios. John Sununu americabackgroundbenefit share on social
When you are doing something neat, and you're doing it with neat people, and there is that convergence, something amazing will happen. Rony Abovitz amazeconvergencehappen Change image and share on social
