I mean, it makes me sick when I see a white man sitting there smiling at me being entertaining, man. When I know what he's gonna do after he gets through. You know, when you see that thing on their face - like: "Entertain me." You know what I mean? Even the black guy that's trying to be white - even he can have that crap on his face.

I usually write from the rhythm section...If a drummer got a funky beat on some things - like a half-shuffle or a shuffle or a backbeat that's even - I can write something.

Jazz musicians are so comfortable. The reason they can't do what we do is because they're so comfortable doin' what they do.

My father's rich, my momma's good looking. Right? And I can play the Blues. I've never suffered and don't intend to suffer.

All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal.

If you have a tone like mine that is recognizable. No matter what I play, when you hear my tone you can tell it's me.

Music is a funny thing when you really come to think about it.