I don't know where jazz is going. Maybe it's going to hell. You can't make anything go anywhere. It just happens.

I always believed in being myself.

Don't play everything (or every time); let some things go by... What you don't play can be more important than what you do.

After two takes you're imitating yourself.

The piano ain't got no wrong notes.

All musicians are potential band leaders.

Those who want to know what sound goes into my music should come to NY and open their ears.