Who said "Music is the only democracy that truly exists."?

This quote is attributed to Charlie Parker.

Music is the only democracy that truly exists. - Charlie Parker

"Music is the only democracy that truly exists."

Charlie Parker

Bebop Saxophonist American 1920–1955

"Don't play the saxophone. Let it play you."

"Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom."

"If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn."

"You can play a shoestring if you're sincere."