It's the way you play that makes it . . . Play like you play. Play like you think, and then you got it, if you're going to get it. And whatever you get, that's you, so that's your story.

If you play a tune and a person don't tap their feet, don't play the tune.

If you play a tune and a person don't tap their feet, don't play the tune.

I, of course, wanted to play real jazz. When we played pop tunes, and naturally we had to, I wanted those pops to kick! Not loud and fast, understand, but smoothly and with a definite punch.

Well, if you find a note tonight that sounds good, play the same damn note every night!

I'm saying: to be continued, until we meet again. Meanwhile, keep on listening and tapping your feet.