Master your instrument. Master the music. And then forget all that bullshit and just play.

Master your instrument. Master the music. And then forget all that bullshit and just play.

They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to art.

If you don't live it, it won't come out your horn.

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!'

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.

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