Close to the Edge, Red, One of a kind, Discipline, Earthworks, The Sound of Surprise, all seem to me to be albums that captured the essence of the intention.

The best practice you can get is on the bandstand, but in between gigs I feel I have to stay in shape.

People come with expectations and as a bandleader I constantly try to remind the audience to leave its expectations in the lobby.

A rock band used to be four guys and a drummer. Now it's five guys sitting around reading manuals!

I practice at home, in between phone calls, and have much to do.

Plus I am being hounded by all the fabulous new drummers, Bill Stewart at the head of the pack.

I warm naturally to the drummer whose ideas and approach are strong, even if he doesn't quite have the ability to carry them out.