“I worked hard learning harmony and theory when I was growing up in Chicago in the 1920s.”
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Every day I look forward to getting with my instruments, trying new things.
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Working with Benny was important for me and for black musicians in general.
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Playing gives me as much good feeling now as it did when I was a bitty kid.
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I think I love it more as I get older because I keep getting better on drums, vibes and piano.
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