They're singing your praises while stealing your phrases.

It (jazz) isn't like it used to be. The guys aren't together. They're all separated. Individuals now. Bird was a symbol. It was a clique, a clique of people. Who all believed in one thing: gettin' high. And playin'.

Tastes are created by the business interests. How else can you explain the popularity of Al Hirt?

Jazz is the language of the emotions.

My music is evidence of my souls will to live.

I was born swinging and clapped my hands in church as a little boy, but I've grown up and I like to do things other than just swing. But blues can do more than just swing.

Making the complicated simple is true creativity.