When we edit the music, I always remember, "It's my band. Save me a place to play."

I ain't no entertainer, and ain't trying to be one. I am one thing, a musician.

A painting is music you can see and music is a painting you can hear.

Trane was the perfect saxophonist for Monk's music because of the space that Monk always used. Trane could fill up all that space with all them chords and sounds he was playing then.

The only way a drum machine will get out of beat is for you not to pay your electric bill.

All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal.

John Lee Hooker is the funkiest man alive