I, of course, wanted to play real jazz. When we played pop tunes, and naturally we had to — Count Basie
Well, if you find a note tonight that sounds good, play the same damn note every night! — Count Basie
Of course, there are a lot of ways you can treat the blues, but it will still be the blues. — Count Basie
I’m saying: to be continued, until we meet again. Meanwhile, keep on listening and tapping your feet. — Count Basie
All I wanted was to be big, to be in show business and to travel… and that’s what I’ve been doing all my life. — Count Basie