Things like creating in the moment, being in the moment, trusting your instincts, not being afraid to go outside the comfort zone.

I like to be on the edge, on the cutting edge, or be into the unknown, into the territory where I have to depend on being in the moment and depending on my instincts.

Jazz is about being in the moment.

The cool thing is that jazz is really a wonderful example of the great characteristics of Buddhism and great characteristics of the human spirit. Because in jazz we share, we listen to each other, we respect each other, we are creating in the moment. At our best, we're non-judgmental.

Being a musician is what I do, but it's not what I am.

You could never tell what was going on with Miles. You'd always leave the session not knowing if they got anything of any value because it was always so different.