I have never been so blessed before, and never have I thought that I could produce such perfection. I'm in his hotel room the night before the recording session playing him a tape of our rehearsal of his music. He's eating dinner, watching the ball game and taking short naps. His manager tells me he's absorbing it all. Afterwards he asks where he can get some weed.
Session goes great.
The brightest moment of my life. Twice touring Japan with Benny Carter, small group gigs with Benny Carter, many conversations with Benny Carter. More bright moments. They Play until 3 in the morning. Big Bright Moment.