In order for a musician to grow, he's got to pay his dues. Some musicians ask me, 'well, what do you mean? You're saying I have to 'starve' and pay all these dues just to play jazz?' And my answer… — Woody Shaw Copy Share Image
I don't think in terms of intervals; I think in terms of tonal color. I'm trying to play through as many keys as possible. — Woody Shaw Copy Share Image
In order for a musician to grow, he's got to pay his dues. Some musicians ask me, 'well, what do you mean? You're saying… — Woody Shaw Copy Share Image
The trouble with this country is that everything is new. We don't have any consideration for the past... Just because something is old, you… — Woody Shaw Copy Share Image
Now, as for this new breed of musicians with their 'ultrasonic' conservatory technique, I say: So What. Tell me a story from the heart… — Woody Shaw Copy Share Image
