I never thought Jazz was meant to be a museum piece like other dead things once considered artistic.

Certain drummers drop time, and I like to play on top of the beat.

If you don't know what to play, play nothing.

Anybody can play. The note is only 20 percent. The attitude of the motherfucker who plays it is 80 percent.

I couldn't do "What's Love Got To Do With It", Tina Turner because it wasn't the right tempo; so I scratched it from the record. I wanted to do it about a year ago, but something happened.

Don't be afraid of mistakes - There are none.

Always look ahead, but never look back.