It's the opportunity to play something completely different, responding to what happened just before you started to play, and I love that.

I want to figure out how I can make the most important statement with the least amount of information, so I don't run out of ideas by the time I get to my second or third chorus.

In jazz improv, there is no such thing as wrong notes, only notes that are better chosen and it's not about the note you play, it's about the note you play next.

Lenny Breau had the ability to reach into your heart.

I'm Kyran. I'm usually the one who keeps him in line, " he said as he motioned to Talin. That made Neve's smile widen. "You need to keep a better eye on him." "I know, " Kyran replied wryly.

It's essential you create a fiery will from within--harness that power of decisiveness--and choose to be your strongest self.

The Law of Raspberry Jam: the wider any culture is spread, the thinner it gets.

If I made records for my own pleasure, I would only record Charley Patton songs.

Overcoming fear and conceiving this 'art of more' should be a fundamental practice in what it is that you do and make.

There's a lot of difference between being well known and being notorious and the black paintings didn't make me well known - they made me notorious.

A mother's prayers, silent and gentle, can never miss the road to the throne of all bounty.

One of the early signs of sophistication is not giving way to all inclinations but rather sending your emotions to school so they will learn how to behave.

One chord is fine. Two chords are pushing it. Three chords and you're into jazz.

What are you? What am I? Those are the questions that constantly persecute and torment me and perhaps also play some part in my art.