“I ain’t scared of Beethoven or nobody when it comes to composing.”
As quoted on Silvert, Conrad, “Joe Zawinul: Wayfaring Genius–Part II,” Down Beat, Jun. 15, 1978, pp. 20-22
Josef Erich "Joe" Zawinul è stato un tastierista, pianista e compositore austriaco.
“I ain’t scared of Beethoven or nobody when it comes to composing.”
As quoted on Silvert, Conrad, “Joe Zawinul: Wayfaring Genius–Part II,” Down Beat, Jun. 15, 1978, pp. 20-22
No Wayne, no Weather Report.
As quoted in Nicholson, Stuart. "Jazz-Rock: A History". Schirmer Books. 1998.
Reflecting on the new generation's take on jazz music
Prasad interview (1997)
As quoted in Birnbaum, Larry, “Weather Report Answers Its Critics,” Down Beat, Feb. 8, 1979, pp. 44-45. Down Beat Magazine. http://www.weatherreportdiscography.org/mr-gone/
On Wynton Marsalis and the revival of traditional jazz
Prasad interview (1997)
On how a musician's way of playing is important
Prasad interview (1997)
On how the record industry in America represses artist freedom and talents from upcoming artists
Prasad interview (1997)