If you establish an identity, you build a monster-and thats right, youve got to live with it. Of course, you can enjoy it, too.
George ShearingTeddy Wilson, I think, said a little while ago that its much easier to come in and play whatever comes into your mind, without obeying any of the laws of bass line and harmony and so on.
George ShearingPerfect retention. I dont think I could do that-Ive never disciplined myself to do it.I suppose a lot of it is a question of discipline. Which improvisation is not.
George Shearing