If you're trying to be hip, be hip.
You should never be comfortable, man. Being comfortable fouled up a lot of musicians.
When I heard Coleman Hawkins, I learned to play ballads
We're not going to play the blues anymore. Let the white folks play the blues. They got 'em, so they can keep 'em.
When we edit the music, I always remember, "It's my band. Save me a place to play."
Don't be afraid of mistakes - There are none.