I have not practiced saxophone since 1980. I mean, not one note. I do not pick it up in my house, and that's the end of it.
John ZornGreat musicians accept everything that they hear and find something good. They take what they like and they throw away what they don't like
John ZornI have no doubts. I know what gets in the way and I know what encourages me to do more work.
John ZornI mean I have had a very combative relationship with critics because I'm very impatient with people that don't give my work the respect I feel it deserves.
John Zorn