I listen to Bill Stewart play the drums and when I have finished doing that, I listen to Bill Stewart.
Bill BrufordPeople come with expectations and as a bandleader I constantly try to remind the audience to leave its expectations in the lobby.
Bill BrufordI warm naturally to the drummer whose ideas and approach are strong, even if he doesn't quite have the ability to carry them out.
Bill BrufordThis amateurism however, can sometimes be helpful in forging a style; you have to work around your weaknesses.
Bill Bruford