I've worked with a number of big bands, but there's nothing in life like the Basie band.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I'm not into bands for the sake of being into bands. I've grown past that. There was a time in my life when I was that guy.
Most bands are commercial enterprises. But I'm not in one of those bands.
I can't believe we've got away with becoming this huge band. And we still haven't done anything I think is that good yet.
Most of your day is spent working, and being in a band is no different. We're just business travelers in a way.
It isn't a band. It's bigger than a band. It's a lifestyle.
I've created several musical trends, really. That's not because I'm so far out and fabulous. It's because most bands have no ideas of their own. They're so desperate they'll grab at any old straw.
Most bands out there are basically pretty boring. I try to affect people inside their bodies.
I've got the big name, but I've always wanted to be in a band, one of a band.
Sometimes I don't want to be in the confines of what a band seems to provide.
I've never been in a band, but I've hung out with a lot of musicians and helped them with their shows. It's something that I'm really drawn to.