When I was first aware that I couldn't read music I didn't know I couldn't read because I could play the music that was in front of me.

Jazz stands for freedom.

Jazz is about the only form of art existing today in which there is freedom of the individual without the loss of group contact.

I'm always hoping for the nights that are inspired where you almost have an out of body experience

I knew even if I'm a cowboy, I'm going to be involved in jazz in some way.

We don't know the power that's within our own bodies

The secret of a great melody is a secret.