Because I don't believe music can be free unless it has something to be free from.
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I can count on one hand the number of instrumental hits there have been over the last ten years.
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Whether it's string writing or whatever, I try to write for what each instrumentalist can do best.
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We may play in a contemporary rock vein, use standard bebop themes, and many other things besides.
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I write music people enjoy playing and listening to, and I have a group that loves playing the music.
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I was blessed to work with The Jazz Messengers when the two piano players were Keith Jarrett and Chick Corea.
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I made many studio albums and I think the danger of studio recording is that if you do not watch out, you come out with a perfectly sterile performance.
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Not compromising the music, but there is a way, by just showing the people that you're sincere and honest with what you're doing, and by talking to them.
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What's happened - in our country, anyhow - is that the young people have shied away from the formality of the concert hall, that tie - and - tails philharmonic image.
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The hiatus you spoke about happened in 1998. I was somewhat numb from being out on the road every night. I had to stop because I was emotionally and physically drained.
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