In Europe they look upon jazz as art. In America it's a diversion. Somebody opens a restaurant and installs another band off to the side. People don't listen.

I soon became aware that there wasn't enough time or opportunity to kiss all the girls in the world. The best thing is to stay cool - just be choosy and wait for the right opportunity.

I don't believe that jazz will ever really die. It's a nice way to express yourself.

In Europe they look upon jazz as art. In America it's a diversion. Somebody opens a restaurant and installs another band off to the side. People don't listen.

It seems to me that most people are impressed with just three things: how fast you can play, how high you can play, and how loud you can play.

Artt Frank is my all-time favorite drummer. He always seems to know where I'm going.

It takes a pretty good drummer to be better than no drummer at all.