There's not much in the way of written-down arrangements - just things that Gerry and I have worked out, from playing spontaneously together and hanging on to whatever seems to fall in right.

I have been recording for five decades now.

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

I write music people enjoy playing and listening to, and I have a group that loves playing the music.

I am glad that I wrote something that brought joy to millions of people.

There's not much in the way of written-down arrangements - just things that Gerry and I have worked out, from playing spontaneously together and hanging on to whatever seems to fall in right.

My music has always been strong in melodic content.