"A lot of people think that 'What a Wonderful World' is a sad song. I don't think so. I think it's a happy song."

"Every time I close my eyes, I see myself playing the horn."

"I ain't never gonna let no one tell me how to play my horn."

"Black people have been through a lot. We still got a long way to go, but we'll get there."

"Music is life itself."