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Quincy Jones

If you started in New York you were dealing with the biggest guys in the world. You're dealing with Charlie Parker and all the big bands and everything. We got more experience working in Seattle.

Quincy Jones

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Quincy Jones is saying that starting a career in New York meant working with the most famous and skilled musicians, like Charlie Parker and major big bands. However, he believes that the musicians in Seattle gained more practical experience because of the opportunities they had there.

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