About Norman Granz:
Norman Granz was an American jazz music impresario.
As long as we're in a democracy, I have to give what I think the majority of people will enjoy.
Norman GranzEllington is a writer and arranger, as well as a musician and leader. He does movie sound tracks.
Norman GranzI allowed artists to play for as long as they felt they could justifiably continue to create.
Norman GranzI don't want to sound as if I'm doing something tremendously special. But I am a jazz fan.
Norman GranzI still continue to do at least four concert tours a year, and in many cases, as many as six.
Norman GranzI'm concerned with trend. I don't know where jazz fans will come from 20 years from now.
Norman GranzSponsors and networks will really go all out and simply evaluate people on the basis of talent.
Norman GranzThe record companies are interested in the kind of sales they can get from the rock groups.
Norman Granz