Without wisdom, the future has no meaning, no valuable purpose.
Jazz translates the moment into a sense of inspiration for not only the musicians but for the listeners.
We can all be ourselves, be true to ourselves, and all be together.
You don't need the fame to be vital.
Jazz has been the voice of freedom for so many countries over the past half century.
I keep recycling and repackaging music that I've done in the past, as though I can't write anymore. Like, okay, I'm done with that. But I need to kind of prod myself again into come on, Herbie, get off your duff and start writing some new music.