When you have 13 horns, and one is soloing, you have 12 people to play the richest, fullest chord you could ever imagine behind that solo.

I got started when I was 3 years old because my father was a music teacher and my lessons were free. Instead of learning to walk, you learn to play the piano.

One performer whose band played my music better than I could myself was Art Farmer. He recorded 'Sing Me Softly of the Blues' and 'Ad Infinitum'.

I like chords that are very lush with all the lush parts taken out.

I don't think you can ever regain your ignorance.

There are times when what's happening in rock is the best music in the world, and there are times when there is nothing worthwhile at all.

I still prefer the bebop of the '40s. The very stuff I started out with is still the best to me. I have come full circle.