I listened to Billie Holiday a lot in order to learn to sing. She remains one of the extraordinary jazz singers. But my intent is to become my own voice, to be able to interpret these songs in my own way. Madeleine Peyroux billieextraordinaryholiday share on social
I love playing to people and seeing them react. Madeleine Peyroux lovepeopleplay Change image and share on social
No matter where we come from or where we're going, we've all got memories to contend with, and it's always best not to do this alone! Madeleine Peyroux contendhavematter Change image and share on social
Jazz really does try to include everything. It's always been popular music. But the wonderful thing about jazz is its willingness to take chances. Madeleine Peyroux chanceincludejazz Change image and share on social
Once I was in the city, I really enjoyed it. Just to experience things. There was so much new stuff. Madeleine Peyroux cityenjoyexperience Change image and share on social
I had my guitar and some talent so that I could make friends with intelligent people and could talk my way out of difficult situations. Madeleine Peyroux difficultfriendguitar Change image and share on social
You have to let it all hang out, let go of the ideas that were more comfortable and embrace some of the sadness in your life. Madeleine Peyroux comfortableembracehang Change image and share on social
My father had a varied ear, from Hank Williams to Ravel. Madeleine Peyroux earfatherhank Change image and share on social
My father's record collection was full of New Orleans music of all kinds. I used to listen to the radio in New York, and all there was on it at the time was Madonna and Michael Jackson, so it sort of passed me by. Madeleine Peyroux collectionfatherfull share on social
It's wonderful to work with someone with mentor status. Madeleine Peyroux mentorstatuswonderful Change image and share on social
