I think playing solo is a second rate activity, really. For me, playing is about playing with other people.
Derek Bailey

For me, playing is about playing with other people.
Derek Bailey

For me, Company is still the best way for me to work.
Derek Bailey

I don't research anything.
Derek Bailey

I am reactive.
Derek Bailey

Younger players in this music often turn out to be middle aged; it is not a young music.
Derek Bailey

Nowadays, I really like playing in studios.
Derek Bailey

Personally, I've found that the kind of thing that I like is going into somebody else's area and not playing their music but doing whatever I do in their area.
Derek Bailey