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.

Jazz is like blues with a shot of heroin!

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

The only reason to write a new song is because you're tired of the old ones.

If you're trying to be hip, be hip.

I've used [drum machine] because I have to have the perfect tempo.

I said to [Lionel] Richie, "Man, my wife says you must really respect women because you write such beautiful love songs."