I think the band can really swing when it swings easy, when it can just play along like you are cutting butter.

I just think swing is a matter of some good things put together that you can really pat your foot by. I can't define it beyond that.

Of course, there are a lot of ways you can treat the blues, but it will still be the blues.

If you play a tune and a person don't tap their feet, don't play the tune.

Keep on listening & tapping your feet.

Freddie Green has been my right arm for thirty years. And if he leaves the band one day, I'll probably leave with him.

If you find a note tonight that sounds good, play the same damn note every night!