My brother had a big band in high school; after that we continued to play together, eventually forming a group called the Jazz Brothers, that recorded for Riverside Records.

My goal was never to sell many records.

I made many studio albums and I think the danger of studio recording is that if you do not watch out, you come out with a perfectly sterile performance.

To do it always right, that is what music is to me.

I was blessed to work with The Jazz Messengers when the two piano players were Keith Jarrett and Chick Corea.

1972 was a year of many pleasant and rewarding experiences for me

Not compromising the music, but there is a way, by just showing the people that you're sincere and honest with what you're doing, and by talking to them.