Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by Zoot Sims

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American musician Zoot Sims.

Last updated on April 20, 2025.

John Haley "Zoot" Sims was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor but also alto saxophone. He first gained attention in the "Four Brothers" sax section of Woody Herman's big band, afterward enjoying a long solo career, often in partnership with fellow saxmen Gerry Mulligan and Al Cohn.

American - Musician | October 29, 1925 - March 23, 1985

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I just take a tune and play it the only way I can. That's it. I don't really dwell on it very much. Some people probably do. I can only say I play it the way I feel it.

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Music keeps people sane.

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As long as you've got your horn in your mouth, you're developing.

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If I can't play music, what am I gonna do? Music keeps people sane. When you enjoy yourself, most of the time the people who are listening to you enjoy it.

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If I don't play for a while, it's just like getting hungry.

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We were all influenced by Lester [Young]. Listen to the records that he made with [Count] Basie. Nobody's got what he's got. He's still the daddy.

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