I'm into scales right now.

I never even thought about whether or not they understand what I'm doing . . . the emotional reaction is all that matters as long as there's some feeling of communication, it isn't necessary that it be understood.

I think music is an instrument. It can create the initial thought patterns that can change the thinking of people.

Any time you play your horn, it helps you. If you get down, you can help yourself even in a rock 'n' roll band.

All a musician can do is to get closer to the source.

We should pray and seek for knowledge which would enable us to portray and project the things we love in music, in a way that might wholly or in some part, be appreciated as having been conceived and composed or performed and presented with dedication and in positive taste

The first time I heard Bird play, it hit me right between the eyes.