I don't play the traditional Charlie Parker songs. But I do improvise and I do create with my instrument, and that to me is jazz. But there are people who use the word 'jazz' only in a traditional sense, and they would be offended by that, and that's fine.
“That is ever the way. Tis all jealousy to the bride and good wishes to the corpse.”
“I don't get a whole lot out of the romance thing, but I realize girls do. So I'll go out of my way to make them feel romanced.”