I'm a person of change and I must be honest to my artistry and my creativity. That's part of the word 'jazz'... it's an adventure. Maynard Ferguson More Quotes by Maynard Ferguson More Quotes From Maynard Ferguson Change is always happening. That's one of the wonderful things about Jazz music. Maynard Ferguson jazz music change I remember the night when I was playing at Birdland, and Duke Ellington walked in wearing that cap of his and with all his elegance. The Duke then came backstage, and I was there with my band. That's the one thing I miss. Maynard Ferguson band missing night The day of the great Jazz improviser who doesn't know how to read music is over. Maynard Ferguson great-day jazz music