The way Milt [Jackson] played made me feel like I had money in my pocket. It was so satisfying. The sound was warm and round. I'd heard Lionel Hampton and Red Norvo before, but Milt really spoke to me. He played those long lines, and it was very soulful, very talking-to-you. I thought I could duplicate that. It took me a long time to realize that those are Milt's cookies, leave 'em alone.