The sign of a mature musician is knowing what not to play.
I don't care much about music. What I like is sounds.
Learn to play the piano, man, and then you can figure out crazy solos of your own.
Nothing surpasses my performances with small bands, especially with Charlie Parker. A small band doesn't forestall creativity.
Jazz will be the classical music of the future.
One of the reasons we're here is to be a part of this process of exchange.