"I don't think any artist really knows why a song gets popular." — Chick Corea

Now, when I play soul piano, for instance, and I play a rendition of 'Spain,' I do it deconstructively. That's the most fun, but I can only do that when I'm on my own.

It's a constant challenge to get your arrangement and musical expression across to a new audience, especially when you're playing live every night like we are.

When I came to New York after high school in 1959 and started to meet musicians, 'Hot House' was like a standard jam session tune.

People in the music business say don't make too many records because they'll compete against one another.