The way I think about the practicing, it is my undercover work.

The way I think about the practicing, it is my undercover work.

Your own music comes out of your head and emotions, but it's not etched in your system.

I realized that improvisers should probably always have time off. But musicians are always gigging and never have a chance to stop for a minute - unless something drastic occurs.

Musicians are always gigging and never have a chance to stop for a minute.

Ideally, I'd like to be the eternal novice, for then only the surprises would be endless.

One thing you learn: if you want to reveal yourself, you also have to know where to stop.