Because if you've got the wit, you can make anything into a melody, ultimately.

I've always wanted a C trumpet on top, to have that same kind of facility without shouting.

What I came back to is that jazz is a music to be played and not to be intellectualized on.

Miles Davis is one who writes songs when he plays.

It's true I've always been attracted to the jazz band in an orchestral way, rather than a band way.

People are approaching electronic levels in music; although not all of it happens to tickle my fancy

A very talented player and all around excellent musician. I love hearing his records on radio!