Catch Harry Belafonte. He's got a helluva rhythm section.And so have the Pointer Sisters. And that little guy with Sammy Clayton. He plays the whole show with 40 members.

At least one day out of the year all musicans should just put their instruments down, and give thanks to Duke Ellington.

Monk taught me more about music composition than anyone else on 52nd Street.

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

Dave [Holland] plays the way he wants to play. And it's usually what's needed. You know, Dave is such a deep thinker. You can't tell him too much, else it might spoil his spirit, you know.

If you're going to drop behind, you have to keep it there.

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