Who said "The bandstand taught me what the classroom never could."?

This quote is attributed to Duke Ellington.

The bandstand taught me what the classroom never could. - Duke Ellington

"The bandstand taught me what the classroom never could."

Duke Ellington Education

Jazz Composer Pianist American 1899–1974

"Music is my life, it's my soul, it's everything I do in this world."

"Do not fear mistakes. There are none."

"A wise man doesn't give the right answer, he poses the right question."

"There are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind."

"Education opens doors."

"Education opens doors to endless possibilities."

"I ain't got the education you got, bub."

"You can't put a price on history."