in young days,i was hanging out with friends, all were musician. and we used to tease each other by immitating the voice of Miles. you know, like "how you doin"with that cracked voice. one day, i got a call from someone, it said " hey gary, im Miles Davis. i want you to join my band." i thought it was one of friends teasing me by that voice. so i said " who is it? come on stop fooling aroud" he said "no i am really Miles Davis" i didnt believe it, Miles Davis..no way. i was like " come on, man! who is it, George?" he finally started getting irritated. and then i noticed, oh my god,,,it was really Miles.
i was playing with Donald Bird at that time. we were roommate, and were very good friends. one day, i heard a rumor that Miles Ddavis'd been looking for me as his band member. for me,Miles's band was god's level, so i didnt belive that rumor. but Donald was worried about me leaving his band. so i said to him. d"ont worry Donald, you are always good to me,you introduced me to Alfred Lion,you helped me my career. i wouldnt betray you, you know that,right?" later on i got a call from Miles and he asked me" are you playing with somebody?" so i said "NO" (laugh)
i was playing with Donald Bird at that time. we were roommate, and were very good friends. one day, i heard a rumor that Miles Ddavis'd been looking for me as his band member. for me,Miles's band was god's level, so i didnt belive that rumor. but Donald was worried about me leaving his band. so i said to him. d"ont worry Donald, you are always good to me,you introduced me to Alfred Lion,you helped me my career. i wouldnt betray you, you know that,right?" later on i got a call from Miles and he asked me" are you playing with somebody?" so i said "NO" (laugh)
Miles and Trane are always my heros. so the albams thay they are playing together are just like bible for me. as a matter of fact, i got offer from Miles for his stages for a couple of times. but i had to turn them down. i didnt think i could do something to him. what can i do for him? audience were comiong to see him. but i still think if i'd play with him then what would be now..