That's something Mary Lou Williams used to tell me: If you're not feeling right about what you're doing and you play a minor tune it all comes back, falls into place. I don't know if that's true, but I do it.
Marian McPartlandMy hands look terrible but I can do anything I want to do, so, you know, I just think I'm playing all around with more good taste and not dashing up and down the piano.
Marian McPartlandBoy, I'm just quietly doing my thing, and I hope they'll look around and get my record out.
Marian McPartland