The idea of life is to give and receive.

I know all the Latin-American rhythms quite well, but I don't play them exactly like they do in their own country - I add my personal touch.

You can't steal a gift. Bird [Charlie Parker] gave the world his music, and if you can hear it you can have it.

When I grow up I want to be just like Benny Carter!

There have been two great revelations in my life: The first was bepop, the second was homeopathy.

The idea of life is to give and receive.

Nothing surpasses my performances with small bands, especially with Charlie Parker. A small band doesn't forestall creativity.