I went to the Paradise Restaurant on 49th Street and Broadway which was where they were playing, and I sat in. Ray Conniff 49thbroadwayparadise Change image and share on social
If you believe in your art, and you love what you do, that energy will go out, and people will respond. Ray Conniff artenergylove Change image and share on social
Don't make art for other artists or for 'intellectuals', make art for people - and if you can touch just one person in a lifetime and make a difference - you have succeeded. Ray Conniff artartistdifference Change image and share on social
I didn't get paid. I didn't even care that I didn't get paid. Ray Conniff carepay Change image and share on social
I sat in at every club in New York City, jamming with musicians, because it felt right - and because it felt right and we were having fun - the people dancing and sipping their drinks in the clubs felt it too and it made them smile. Ray Conniff cityclubdance share on social
I tell my friends about my conversations with my father - conversations with an artist. Ray Conniff artistconversationfather Change image and share on social
When I started out, all I did was play my trombone. Ray Conniff playstarttrombone Change image and share on social