I seldom play in a trio, but acoustic music is likely to be lighter, quicker, and quieter..

Plus I am being hounded by all the fabulous new drummers, Bill Stewart at the head of the pack..

I listen to Bill Stewart play the drums and when I have finished doing that, I listen to Bill Stewart..

The best practice you can get is on the bandstand, but in between gigs I feel I have to stay in shape..

And I like messing around in the engine room of music. Seeing what happens in the rhythm section area..

A rock band used to be four guys and a drummer. Now it's five guys sitting around reading manuals!.

My harmony is passable but is usually made more eloquent at the hands of Steve Hamilton..

I warm naturally to the drummer whose ideas and approach are strong, even if he doesn't quite have the ability to carry them out..

People come with expectations and as a bandleader I constantly try to remind the audience to leave its expectations in the lobby..