It makes you want to move and smile. I have to keep watching Ahmad's left hand, because I never know what his left hand will do. All musicians improvise. Even Bach, Mozart and Beethoven improvised. Improvisation and freedom are synonymous.
Musical dynamics are human dynamics.
It's very difficult to get an orchestral sound out the trio, but we do because I think orchestrally. The trio allows me a lot of space. I can play solo piano, duets with the bassist, drums and piano. Playing at optimum level is the challenge. I alaready know what is happening before I reach the bandstand ninety per cent of the time.