Quint Davis Quotations

Gospel music is such a raw, direct line to something that is spirit-filled, and spirit-full that you just can't help feel that gospel music can move everybody.

In the midst of this national crisis, to have the city of New York, which has known such tragedy itself, to reach out to the citizens of New Orleans is a wonderful thing, and to do it in such a way that celebrates the rich traditions of New Orleans music shows an understanding and compassion that is truly heartwarming.

Anybody who comes to this year's festival will bear witness to the healing power of music.

The money being used to build these homes for New Orleans musicians was raised by New Orleans musicians. Our pact with them was to help New Orleans' musical community.

People were afraid to come to New Orleans, and we needed a beacon.

We had a lot of rooms blocked for months.

A full-fledged Jazz Fest will generate an average of $200 million for the state of Louisiana and the city.

There will be a Jazz Fest in 2006. It will be in Louisiana. It will be as close to New Orleans as we can get it,

There will be a Jazz Fest in 2006. It will be as close to New Orleans as we can get it.

I have 2,000 gospel singers and 35 Mardi Gras Indian tribes. You can't just call an agent and order them up.