When I found the music of Monk I finally found music that fit that horn. Every one of his tunes fit it perfectly.
I think it is in collaboration that the nature of art is revealed.
Jazz is people's music, a collectivity.
Circumstances can be very important. Find the right people to work with.
When I came up, it was all about originality and collective research. There is an awful lot of imitation going on now.
A young pianist & composer who has demonstrated an exceptional creativity, in both his playing & his writing, as well as showing us all, his very strong commitment & motivation to aim for high musical goals. Talent like his is rare.