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To play today in London, next week in Madrid and the week after that in Warsaw is a bit better than playing Newark and B
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"To play today in London, next week in Madrid and the week after that in Warsaw is a bit better than playing Newark and Baltimore and Philadelphia. I've been doing that for 20 years"

- Norman Granz

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Norman Granz is expressing his appreciation for the chance to take a trip and play music in different cities. He is comparing the experience of playing in London, Madrid, and Warsaw to playing in Newark, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. He has been playing in the latter cities for twenty years, so he is grateful for the possibility to experience something new. He is suggesting that playing in different cities is more exciting and gratifying than playing in the very same cities over and over again. He is also suggesting that he is now in a position to travel and play in various cities, which is a benefit he has actually not had in the past. His quote is a testament to the pleasures of travel and the value of experiencing brand-new places.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Norman Granz between August 6, 1918 and November 22, 2001. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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