Put it this way: Jazz is a good barometer of freedom... In its beginnings, the United States of America spawned certain ideals of freedom and independence through which, eventually, jazz was evolved, and the music is so free that many people say it is the only unhampered, unhindered expression of complete freedom yet produced in this country.

Playing 'bop' is like playing Scrabble with all the vowels missing.

There is no art when one does something without intention.

A musical profit outweighs a financial loss.

Self-discipline, as a virtue or an acquired asset, can be invaluable to anyone.

A goal is a dream with a finish line.

Music is the tonal reflection of beauty.