You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail.

I can play all I know in eight bars.

Some guys said 'Here's bop!' Wham! They said, 'Here's something we can make money on!' Wham! 'Here's a comedian!' Wham! Here's a guy who talks funny talk!'

Man, there's no boundary line to art!

Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom.

Don't play the saxophone. Let it play you.

Don't be afraid, just play the music.