I think it is in collaboration that the nature of art is revealed.
If you're trying to invent something new, you're going to reach a lot of discouraging points, and most people give up.
Jazz is like wine. When it is new it's only for the experts, but when it gets older everybody wants it.
Before the work comes to you, you have to invent work.
Make the drummer sound good.
The potential for the saxophone is unlimited.