I know all the Latin-American rhythms quite well, but I don't play them exactly like they do in their own country - I add my personal touch.
Miles got a mystique about him-plus he's at the top of his profession. And he's got way, way, way more money.
I was blessed that I got married early and had a good wife. That sort of kept me straight. Probably I would have been like Charlie Parker, you know, involved in drugs or alcohol or something like that if I hadn't had this stability.
Nothing surpasses my performances with small bands, especially with Charlie Parker. A small band doesn't forestall creativity.
There are a lot of great players... a lot of great players around, but Louie Bellson is really something special.
When I grow up I want to be just like Benny Carter!
I'd like to play for you one of my compositions, my only composition.
Kenny Burrell is the grand master of jazz guitar.
