Jazz is so difficult. A lot of people think once they've learned these licks they can get up and play them for the rest of their life. But that's not being truthful to the music 'cause it's not developing. Cats you hear that don't make no mistakes? They ain't trying to do nothing. everything they hear is on the mark, but they've played it so many times... I've built a whole career out of making mistakes!
Lester BowieThey always say that jazz doesn't sell, but it's a lie, because it does sell, and it sells consistently year in and year out.
Lester BowieYou know when I was younger I used to look at Downbeat Magazine and I figured anybody in Downbeat must be making a living.
Lester BowieBecause I believe that the future of the music lies in the Internet. It can be sold on the Internet.
Lester Bowie